When authorities encounter a driver exhibiting erratic behaviors, they may have a duty to initiate a traffic stop and investigate the matter. While sometimes this may only lead to a warning or a citation for traffic violations, there may always be a chance that the...
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2 accused of creating fraudulent scheme to steal $8 million
There may be a great deal of responsibility that comes with the role of managing the financial affairs of an employer. While the weight of such a position can be stressful enough on its own, should companies identify discrepancies in financial records, dealing with an...
Possible red flags of teenage drug abuse
The teenage years of life are a time in which many youths may wish to try new things and sometimes this may involve little more than taking part in new extracurricular activities. However, sometimes the desire for new experiences could lead teens to make decisions...
Single-vehicle incident leads to OUI charges for driver
Losing control of a vehicle and veering off the road can be a stressful and scary experience, even if no one suffers harm in the process. While there might be numerous scenarios in which a single-vehicle incident may occur, what happens if authorities suspect unlawful...
The possible consequences involved with unpaid traffic citations
There are various circumstances in which authorities in Massachusetts may issue you a citation for a traffic violation. Whether this stems from a speeding ticket, or even from a parking violation, the financial costs can be extensive in nature, and the idea of paying...
Report of suspicious behavior leaves 1 facing drug charges
In some cases, it may take little more than the words of another party to prompt an investigation into the possible presence of unlawful activity. When authorities receive reports of suspicious activity, they may have a duty to investigate the matter. A 40-year-old...
Addressing the topic of juvenile vandalism
Most teenagers might not always be fully aware of how their actions and decisions could affect their futures. They may see little harm in engaging in an activity if they feel no one else will be hurt in the process and they may struggle to grasp how actions such as...
Knowing one’s options when accused of aggravated assault
While some altercations may lead to little more than a heated verbal dispute, there may always be a risk that a similar situation could grow out of hand and turn physical in nature. Being involved in a physical altercation can be stressful enough as is, but things may...
1 facing OUI charges following collision
There may be few experiences as scary and stressful as losing control of a motor vehicle and veering off the road. However, should authorities initiate an investigation into an ensuing car accident, things may become even more intimidating if they come to suspect the...
Investigation into overdose leaves 2 facing drug charges
It might not be uncommon for authorities to employ various types of strategies after initiating an investigation into a suspected drug-related death. In some cases, evidence uncovered during this investigation may lead them to suspect others of involvement in drug...