The police need reasonable suspicion to stop you for operating under the influence (OUI) of alcohol or other drugs. Absent this, a stop may be unlawful. Accordingly, you can use it as a defense strategy when facing an OUI charge. Here is what you should know about...
Chemical testing for impairment is a common reaction to a major collision. Law enforcement professionals will usually want to rule out intoxication as a potential cause when investigating a recent collision. Some people get arrested at the scene of a crash even when...
A man was arrested in Massachusetts for reportedly causing a motor vehicle collision crash due to driving under the influence. Police arrived at the Friday morning crash scene to find a damaged truck and telephone pole. They took the driver into custody for drinking...
Not all neighbors get along and while sometimes conflict between neighbors may simply lead to verbal disputes or isolation, there may be some scenarios in which disputes could grow out of hand. Should a disagreement turn physical in nature, the outcome of an ensuing...
Law enforcement agents may use a variety of tactics when investigating the possible presence of drug-related activity, one of which may pertain to roadside drug testing. However, while these tests may be intended to react when combined with illegal substances, are...
Prescription medications can play an integral role in treating health concerns but some medicines can also carry side effects that could affect a person in various ways. Individuals in Massachusetts who take similar types of medications might not always be aware of...
The teenage years may be a time in which many youths yearn to try new things, and sometimes the experiences they choose to pursue may have a positive impact on their lives. However, there may also be some scenarios in which the choices your teen makes might not...
While there might be many individuals who look forward to the influx of income a tax season refund might bring, this might not be the case for everyone. Those who owe tax debts and worry that they will struggle to meet these obligations might not know how best to...
There may be a variety of reasons why youths might engage in unhealthy behaviors and most youths might not fully grasp how the decisions they make could affect their futures. When the actions of youths lead to legal concerns, parents might be left in search of advice...
Sometimes it could take little more than a moment of distraction or a bout with drowsiness for a driver to lose control of a vehicle and veer off the road. However, when authorities respond to reports of a crash involving similar circumstances, there may be some...
