Massachusetts recently pulled you over for suspicion of drunk driving. You received an OUI, and now you must navigate the financial and psychological aspects of the charge. American Addiction Centers explores the full monetary impact of a drunk driving charge. Use...
Can an employer refuse you a job because of a drug crime?
After satisfying the legal consequences for your drug crimes in Massachusetts, you may feel ready to get a job and regain control of your life. However, you may feel uneasy about addressing your criminal with potential employers. Knowing your rights can help you...
Massachusetts district attorneys stop using breathalyzer tests
Many Massachusetts district attorneys no longer use the results of breathalyzer tests as evidence in drunk driving cases. This change is the result of growing concerns about the accuracy of the devices. Why are they concerned and how does this affect people charged...
Thousands of Massachusetts OUI cases retried because of unreliable breath test results
In February 2021, the Worcester District Attorney's Office announced that more than 27,000 individuals convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Massachusetts can request new trials. The DA reports that state courts admitted...
What are the main areas of negotiation in a plea bargain?
If you are going through the criminal justice system, it is highly likely that the prosecution will offer you a plea bargain as a part of the process. Whether or not it is a good idea for you to accept the plea bargain depends upon your personal situation and your...
What makes evidence inadmissible?
If Massachusetts law enforcement charges you with a crime, they must conduct their investigation correctly and legally. They have to inform you of your rights and obtain warrants to search your car or home. Sometimes, the authorities make mistakes and thus invalidate...
Turning clocks back increases the risk of traffic accidents
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...
Community service burdens poor defendants
Massachusetts readers might be interested to learn that court-ordered community service harms low-income defendants of color, according to a new study. The study, which is entitled "Work, Pay, or Go to Jail: Court-Ordered Community Service in Los Angeles," was...
Going back to work with an arrest or prison record
There’s a lot of talk about the improving job market in Massachusetts and the rest of the United States. However, there are some people in America who desperately want to work but struggle to get hired. These are people with arrest records or who have served...
Domestic violence and its financial impact
Domestic violence is perhaps no less common in Massachusetts than other states. There are instances where one partner accuses the other of domestic assault. However, there are far more instances when these allegations are true. This may make it difficult, though not...
