The last thing you need on your way home from work at the end of a long week is to see flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror and a Massachusetts police officer behind the wheel of the car behind you. That is not the way you would typically want to kick...
Drugged driving appears to be on the rise
A survey from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has revealed some good news and some bad news for American motorists. First, the good news: Drunk driving is decreasing nationwide. The bad news? Drugged driving may be replacing it in popularity....
Scientists encourage an even lower BAC limit
A little bit of alcohol can have a surprisingly strong effect. Sometimes, just one or two extra drinks can mean the difference between a legal blood alcohol concentration and an OUI. A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine states...
Only $250 separates misdemeanor theft from felony
The laws in Massachusetts regarding misdemeanor vs. felony theft are quite different than in the rest of the United States. Nearly every state in the country has a dollar threshold for theft. Stealing property that is valued under the threshold is charged as a...
Do I have to participate in field sobriety testing?
If a police officer pulls you over on suspicion of driving under the influence in Massachusetts, you'll likely be asked to participate in some tests to check for impairment. Called field sobriety tests, these tests check for both physical ability and mental...
Do you know the 4 exceptions to the Miranda Rule?
Most people have never heard of the Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona, but almost everyone has heard the famous words that resulted from it. After the Supreme Court heard the case, it issued the ruling that any person who is detained for custodial interrogation...
