Massachusetts Junior Operator Penalties Massachusetts imposes some of the strictest penalties for junior operators in the country. One speeding ticket can cost a driver the loss of their license. In addition to the increased insurance premiums loss of driving rights are at stake whenever a junior operator gets a citation. Massachusetts Junior Operator Penalties Passenger… Read More
Archives for 2014
Is a push considered Domestic Violence in Massachusetts?
Domestic violence is a treated very harshly in Massachusetts. Technically there is supposed to a zero tolerance policy for domestic violence. So if a fight gets out of hand and a partner, a spouse or a neighbor calls the police, the police will actively investigate the case. Police are trained to make certain observations such… Read More
Drunk Driving- the Nine Step Walk and Turn Test
If you have been arrested for OUI in Massachusetts, (Massachusetts calls all drunk driving OUI meaning Operating Under the Influence, it is the same as DUI or DWI) chances are the arresting police officer has asked you the to do the nine step walk and turn test. The nine step walk and turn test is… Read More
Prosecutor Who Presented No Evidence Cannot Retry Defendant
According to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, prosecutors who refuse to show any evidence at a trial due to the unavailability of witnesses will not get a chance to have a retrial. The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari on Tuesday in a case involving Esteban Martinez, a defendant who faced charges of mob action… Read More
How A Drug Conviction Effects College Financial Aid
With college tuition on the rise, increasingly more students are turning to federal financial aid programs to help pay for college. Federal student financial aid is heavy regulated and the results of a drug conviction are treated harshly. A criminal conviction for either illegal drug possession or distribution of drugs affects whether your eligible for… Read More
Judicial Pay Raise May Lead to Many New Judges
Will There Be Many New Judges In Masssachussetts Judges in Massachusetts will be getting a pay increase on July 1st. This means that trial-level judges will receive a yearly pay of $160,000 per year. However, the Boston Globe has reported that the pay increase does not mean that the old judges will be sticking around…. Read More
New Technology Allows for Easier Eavesdropping by Police
Police throughout the U.S. are using a new technology called StingRay to snoop on cellular phone calls and text messages. Unfortunately, they do not always obtain a warrant when utilizing this intrusive technology. The StingRay operates by replicating a cellular tower, forcing cellular phones in its space to reveal their identities and send transmissions to… Read More
Woman May be Jailed for Facebook Update
Even though Facebook is a great way to network and stay in touch with people, many people use it for the wrong reasons. In fact, some people Facebook to brag about the things that they do wrong. However, posting the wrong thing on Facebook could cause one to end up in jail. Colleen Cudney, who… Read More
Juror Sent to Jail
Dennis DeMartin a juror on the infamous South Florida polo DUI manslaughter case has been convicted of contempt of court. The charges against the man were brought after a string of problems that halted a 16 year conviction for DUI manslaughter against John Goodman. Judge Jeffrey Colbath does not believe that Dennis DeMartin was simply… Read More
Police Dog Fired for Laziness
Fred, the Gulfport, MS, police dog is looking for a new line of work. He was unceremoniously dismissed from his position as drug-sniffing dog following allegations that he was too lazy to do the job right. Gulfport police returned the Belgian Malinois to his training facility at US K-9 Unlimited at Kaplan, LA. Gulfport Police… Read More