A young man in Massachusetts is in jail after allegedly getting in a fight with police officers while he had a gun. It does not appear that anyone was shot.According to reports, police were simply out on a routine patrol on Saturday, November 17. They spotted the...
Month: November 2018
What’s the deal with field sobriety tests? Should you take them?
In order to arrest someone on suspicion of drunk driving, police must have probable cause. This means that they can't just have a hunch that you are intoxicated. They must gather sufficient evidence to arrest you.Since roadside breath tests are highly unreliable,...
Doing time does not mean a conviction stops impacting your life
When facing criminal accusations, you may find yourself focusing only on the legal consequences of a conviction. These could include fines and jail time. This naturally leads you to assume that, when you have done your time, the conviction will cease to be a part of...
