On behalf of Cataldo Law Offices, L.L.C. | Aug 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many factors may come into play when determining if you are guilty of drunk or impaired driving in Massachusetts. For instance, it might be necessary to prove you were in control of your vehicle when an officer conducted a traffic stop. It may also be necessary to...
On behalf of Cataldo Law Offices, L.L.C. | Oct 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Knowing what your rights are if you ever get pulled over because police suspect you of driving under the influence of alcohol is important. When confronted by law enforcement officials, it is easy to get flustered and say or do things that may not serve your best...
On behalf of Cataldo Law Offices, L.L.C. | Aug 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Everyone in Massachusetts who owns a vehicle must carry a minimum of auto insurance coverage. Depending on where you live, how much you drive and other factors, your rates could feel high.If you thought your rates were high before, a conviction for driving under the...
On behalf of Cataldo Law Offices, L.L.C. | Jun 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
People commonly receive prescription medications from their doctors for various reasons. Though the majority of people can take these prescriptions without any serious adverse effects, other parties may find themselves addicted to certain substances, especially those...
On behalf of Cataldo Law Offices, L.L.C. | May 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Nothing can put a damper on a nice evening out with friends quite like having to pull over for a traffic stop when you see red and blue flashing lights in your rear-view mirror. The Massachusetts police officer who approaches your driver’s side window may...
On behalf of Cataldo Law Offices, L.L.C. | Mar 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
The keto diet has become quite popularly recently. The theory is that eating a high-fat, low-carb diet will force your body into burning its own fat. This happens when your body goes into “ketosis.”You will find proponents and opponents alike regarding...
On behalf of Cataldo Law Offices, L.L.C. | Jan 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you are among those in Massachusetts who believe it is no big deal to get behind the wheel of a car after having a few drinks, you likely do not fully understand the potential consequences of such as decision. In addition to the danger you present to yourself and...
On behalf of Cataldo Law Offices, L.L.C. | Nov 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Cataldo Law Offices, L.L.C. | Sep 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Pain may let you know that you are alive, but in many cases, it also keeps you from being able to function. Broken bones, surgical procedures and other injuries that you and other Massachusetts residents suffer cause a great deal of pain that you may be able to...
On behalf of Cataldo Law Offices, L.L.C. | Aug 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
The short and complicated answer to this question is that it depends. Even though the results of a roadside breath test, or preliminary alcohol screening, are often not accurate enough to meet the stringent evidentiary threshold in criminal cases, they may provide an...
