November, 2019 | Anthony M. Salerno, P.C.

Many factors could undermine reliability of alcohol breath tests

On behalf of Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. | Nov 21, 2019 | Drunk Driving

Police officers in Massachusetts have relied on alcohol breath tests to detect alcohol consumption among drivers for years. The results of the test can justify arresting people, and the readings often provide what the courts consider factual evidence of operating a...

Turning clocks back increases the risk of traffic accidents

On behalf of Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. | Nov 5, 2019 | Criminal Defense

At the beginning of November, daylight saving time came to an end in Massachusetts, making days shorter and disrupting sleep patterns for area residents. Unfortunately, this can lead to an uptick in car accidents. According to AAA, turning the clock back can interrupt...