Massachusetts motorists who receive a conviction for driving under the influence are subject to significant legal penalties. A law enforcement officer can make a DUI arrest if you have a measured blood alcohol content above 0.08%. Drivers younger than 21 can receive a...
What is constructive possession?
Constructive possession comes up in drug and firearms cases regularly. If you are in a car, a house or an apartment when it gets stopped or raided by the police and they find drugs or guns; you may get arrested and charged with possession. The idea is that everyone in...
Addressing false allegations of domestic violence
Domestic violence cases are especially difficult to work through for multiple reasons. For starters, these cases often involve allegations of verbal or emotional abuse, so there is no evidence and it is one person's word against another's. Moreover, a harsh stigma...
How police perform sobriety tests for other substances
Driving while high is not a legal charge in Massachusetts. There is no breath-type test if you smoke marijuana and get behind the wheel, but you still face major trouble. Police do not have to prove that you are too high to drive to arrest you. If they believe that...
Can a DUI be dismissed?
Driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is a serious offense. However, there are ways to avoid facing any fines, jail time, community service, etc. Getting your case dismissed before a trial is one way. Many drivers charged with a DUI try to get their...
What is the castle doctrine in Massachusetts?
What would you do if someone broke into your home? Would you do anything you can to protect your family? Most people would take whatever steps necessary. However, this can create a sticky legal situation. It is important that you know the state's stance on your right...
How to challenge drug charges in court
According to research, the police arrest several people with drug charges every year. The good news is that not all of them get convicted with drug charges. While every case is different, there are still high chances of an offender walking free after successfully...
Is telephone harassment a crime?
Everybody knows how annoying it is to receive phone calls from telemarketers or auto dialers. Receiving phone calls from anyone who you do not want to talk to is frustrating especially when they keep calling. Things escalate when the unwanted caller is harassing you....
