Although numerous states across the country prohibit the use of sobriety checkpoints as a deterrent to drunk driving, Massachusetts is not one of them. In fact, as the weather warms up, you are likely to see OUI roadblocks more frequently, at least weekly at some...
Recent jump in July 4th drunk driving fatalities
The July Fourth holiday is just around the corner. So it should be no surprise that the driver safety programs are ramping up their awareness campaigns to remind drivers that it is dangerous to drink and drive. While law enforcement is always busy around the holidays,...
Vince Vaughan’s DUI illustrates some rights and wrongs of a stop
Actor Vince Vaughn was stopped at a sobriety checkpoint early in the morning of June 10 between Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach in California. According to Manhattan Beach law enforcement and CNN, Vaughn was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence as...
Admitting guilt to crimes not committed
Trading Away Justice is a coalition of professional and student news organizations who investigate the phenomenon where people arrested are admitting to crimes they didn't commit in order to get out of jail. While it would seem to get potentially innocent people out...
Police can search a car but cannot search a motorcycle
The Fourth Amendment's automobile exception allows for the warrant-less search of car for the sake of expediency. However, the Supreme Court ruled on May 29 that motorcycles parked on the driveway of a home are not included in that exception. The Court's 8-1 decision...
