It’s important to know that mental health can impact the way a person behaves. Someone who has a mental illness that is uncontrolled may feel anxious, depressed or otherwise unlike themselves. What shouldn’t happen, though, is for the police or other professionals in...
If you were driving home and had a few drinks before you got into your vehicle, there is a good chance that you’ll be accused of driving while intoxicated if you end up in a collision. Even if you were not impaired enough to affect your driving, you might be accused...
Some people in Massachusetts get arrested for operating under the influence (OUI) because they demonstrated poor driving skills in front of a police officer. Others may have been in the wrong place at the wrong time. A police officer might pull you over if you drive...
If you are facing charges for driving under the influence of alcohol, your paramount concern may be a possible fine or jail sentence. Eventually, though, you may have to deal with some DUI-related life consequences, including the loss of your driving privileges. In...
Operating under the influence (OUI) is a common criminal offense in Massachusetts. Someone arrested for impaired driving will have to go to court and face consequences if convicted that include time in jail and fines. They will also have to deal with the mandatory...
A field sobriety test is a test given to identify if a person is impaired or intoxicated. Unlike a Breathalyzer test, this test doesn’t look at the body’s chemistry. Instead, it consists of three parts: The walk-and-turn test The horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) The...
You probably already know that criminal penalties increase with the number of previous charges a person has had. Getting arrested a third time for the same offense will have far more consequences than a first-time charge. Even with offenses that don't involve...
When you spent the majority of your time living alongside your parents, you may find yourself living an entirely new lifestyle once you get to college. Many college students experiment with drugs or alcohol while attending school, but if you are a recipient of...
Massachusetts law defines assault as intending or trying to use force against another person. If this attempt succeeds, the offender could receive assault and battery charges, defined as deliberate nonconsensual or harmful contact with another person. When facing...
Massachusetts has strict DUI laws. Even if the offense is your first run-in with the law, the state statutes set out a clear path of how the court will deal with it. You may not believe a one-time decision may impact so many other areas of your life, but it is...
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