There are many scenarios in which authorities may choose to initiate a routine traffic stop and being involved in such a process can be an intimidating experience under any scenario. While many traffic stops may only lead to one-time warnings or citations for...
It might take little more than a moment of distraction or a sudden bout with fatigue for a driver to lose control of a vehicle and veer off the road. However, should a similar situation result in a single-vehicle crash, authorities may have a duty to further...
Drivers in Massachusetts and elsewhere are responsible for ensuring their cars are currently registered with the state and properly inspected, and their vehicles must display the required plates and stickers. Failing to do this can lead to traffic stops, which may...
The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides U.S. citizens the right to bear arms. However, certain individuals, such as convicted felons, relinquish that right upon conviction, and there are other exceptions regarding certain types of guns a person may own....
A Massachusetts man was recently arrested in Winchendon. He faces a variety of charges in connection with his alleged involvement in trying to disable the vehicles of women. Now, he is likely considering his options for mounting an effective criminal defense. The...
The process involved with handling criminal charges is often long and challenging. The exact amount of time it takes to handle a case can depend on a variety of factors, including the charges involved, whether a person pleads guilty or not guilty, the evidence and...
In many cases, people facing criminal charges may feel as if their defense options are limited. However, many details can be examined when trying to find ways to defend against allegations, and it may be in those details that a person finds a way to have evidence or...
Dealing with the police can be uneasy in any scenario. When a person believes that he or she may be in trouble with law enforcement, a fight or flight instinct may take over. As a result, an individual could attempt to flee from police, which will likely make the...
Many people expect children to make mistakes before they reach adulthood. While many of these mistakes typically do not have lasting consequences, some can be quite severe depending on the specific situation. For example, if a juvenile drives under the influence and...
Law enforcement involves itself with many drug trafficking investigations, sometimes leading to a high-profile bust. Recently, police in Fall River made headlines after a month-long investigation reportedly led to the recovery of 5 pounds of fentanyl and more than...
