Being accused of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol can be stressful in any situation, as allegations alone may be enough to diminish one’s reputation. However, a conviction for such offenses could prove much more severe in nature, as this...
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1 faces assault and battery charges after recent incident
In some cases, it could take little more than the words of another party to prompt an investigation into the possible presence of unlawful behavior. An investigation into allegations of a physical altercation could leave a person facing dire repercussions, and a...
Knowing your options when facing a driver’s license suspension
There may be many individuals who might consider the ability to drive a motor vehicle an essential component of everyday life. You may rely on your vehicle to make it to work or school, and it might not be easy to imagine what life would be like if you were no longer...
Traffic stop leaves Massachusetts man facing drug charges
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...
Single-vehicle crash leads to OUI charges
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...
Common legal concerns for college students
There may be many parents who are excited to help their kids pursue a college education but worry about how they might respond to their newfound freedom while on a college campus. While those entering this stage of life might not always make the soundest of decisions,...
Addressing the topic of juvenile shoplifting
Most teenagers might not always understand the possible ramifications of their decisions and behaviors of those at this stage in life might be subject to a variety of influential factors. Many youthful individuals may feel that acts such as shoplifting may be minor...
A citation for speeding could lead to more than monetary fines
While being involved in a routine traffic stop on Massachusetts roads can be a stressful experience, sometimes this process may lead to little more than a warning or request to repair a broken taillight. However, this process might not always prove so simple,...
Understanding Massachusetts’ OUI laws
Getting arrested and charged with OUI in Massachusetts is a scary ordeal. Authorities in the state take driving under the influence seriously, and a person can face serious legal consequences upon conviction. The following describes the process of charging someone...
Postal service worker arrested for stealing mail
People in Massachusetts and elsewhere rely on the postal service to send and receive mail. Sometimes, individuals may rob mailboxes in an attempt at getting checks, cash or other valuable items, but people normally don’t suspect their mail carrier of stealing mail....