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Nov
It is easy to set aside a letter you receive from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles. Maybe it looks confusing, maybe you assume it's not urgent, or maybe you think it’s just a formality that will resolve itself. However, ignoring an RMV notice is one of the...
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Sep
When most people think of an OUI, they picture someone driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. What many don't realize is that in Massachusetts, and many other states, you can be charged with an OUI, even if the substance impairing your driving is a legally...
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Sep
In the past year, hundreds of Massachusetts commercial driver's license (CDL) holders were blindsided when the RMV issued lifetime disqualification notices-some for offenses that happened 30 or 40 years ago. For many, these disqualifications were devastating, jeopardi...
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Aug
As the back-to-school season approaches, teenagers return to classes, sports, and social events. But while this time of year brings excitement and new beginnings, it also comes with risks—especially when it comes to underage drinking and driving. According to the Nati...
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Jul
Recent Ruling Clarifies Consent Requirements in OUI Blood Testing Cases Serum Conversion Calculations Do Not Require Consent In an important development for OUI defense attorneys and prosecutors alike, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled in Commonwealth v. Ga...
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Jun
If you get pulled over in Massachusetts on the suspicion of operating under the influence (OUI), one of the first things you'll encounter is a breathalyzer test. When representing OUI clients, criminal defense attorneys often get asked: “What is a breathalyzer, and sh...
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Jun
If you are ever pulled over for any reason by a law enforcement officer here are some tips to keep in mind to ensure not only your rights remain intact but your safety as well: Best practice is to pull over to a safe location that will not be in the way of other vehicles on the r...
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May
A surchargeable event in Massachusetts is classified as motor vehicle law violation convictions or “at-fault” accidents. Three surchargeable events: If you obtain three surchargble events, including out of state violations in a two-year period, you will be sent a susp...
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Apr
Jury Trial Anyone who is charged with a criminal offense has a constitutional right to a jury trial. In the District Court, a jury consists of 6 members of the community whose role is to listen to all the evidence and decide whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty. In...
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Mar
The Division of Insurance Board of Appeals is an administrative board with authority over the Registry of Motor Vehicles in Massachusetts. This administrative board was established to hear appeals of any ruling or decision by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. In many cases, an appe...
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Mar
In Massachusetts a clerk magistrate hearing or a show cause hearing is a hearing before a clerk magistrate to determine if there is probable cause for a criminal charge to issue against a person. These hearings are scheduled when an individual attempts to take out a private crimi...
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Feb
If so, it is always best to appeal the citation! When you pay the fine on the citation, you are claiming responsibility for the violation. Once this violation is added to your driving record, it could cause your insurance rates to increase, and if your job involves driving then y...
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