Drinking a cup of coffee will not sober you up if you have already consumed alcohol. Some people suggest this as a way to get around OUI charges, but it is very important to know that it does not work. It is just a common myth. A cup of coffee certainly can affect how...
Teenagers often make decisions based on peer pressure. Social acceptance plays a very big role in their lives. They may do things that they would never do alone if they believe that it will help their standing within that social group or prevent them from feeling like...
A first DUI charge can leave you wondering what comes next. Even if you have never been in trouble with the law before, a conviction can lead to serious legal and personal consequences. If you face a first DUI charge in Franklin, understanding the potential penalties...
Credit card fraud charges are often associated with stolen wallets, hacked accounts or organized financial crimes. However, not every credit card fraud allegation arises from an intentional scheme to steal money. In some Massachusetts cases, misunderstandings,...
The Miranda warning helps ensure that people know their civil rights. During encounters with police officers, people may need someone to remind them of their rights. Otherwise, they may fall victim to manipulative investigation and questioning tactics. For decades,...
Massachusetts considers a person between the ages of seven and eighteen charged with a criminal offense a juvenile. They are prosecuted in a juvenile court. A person who is eighteen or older is considered an adult. The case of such an individual is handled in a...
People who are pulled over for drunk driving may wonder how they end up in that position. One thing that must be present is reasonable suspicion, which means that police officers can’t pull over a vehicle just because they feel like it. Reasonable suspicion means...
Losing your license rearranges everything. The drive to work becomes a logistical puzzle. Picking up the kids gets harder. Whether the suspension came from operating under the influence (OUI), surchargeable events, an unpaid ticket or something else entirely, the next...
Drug charges tend to become significantly more complicated than they appear at the outset. What begins as a simple possession arrest can quickly escalate into a far more serious matter. That’s why it’s important to understand how prosecutors build these cases. Drug...
Youths who get into trouble with the police will sometimes face the juvenile justice system, but that’s not the only course of action that’s possible. Some youths may qualify for diversion programs that help to keep them out of the system. These diversion programs...
