Should You Fight a Traffic Ticket in Massachusetts?
A traffic ticket might feel like a minor inconvenience. You pay the fine and move on. But in Massachusetts, that decision can follow you. It can raise your insurance rates, add points to your license, and in some cases, threaten your job—especially if you have a commercial driver’s license.
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Penalties for Selling Drugs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts treats drug distribution as a major criminal offense. Once police or prosecutors believe that a person is selling or planning to sell a controlled substance, the consequences become far more serious than a simple possession charge.
The difference between holding something and intending to move it matters. It...
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License Suspension & Reinstatement After DUI
Being charged with Operating Under the Influence (OUI) in Massachusetts is a serious legal matter with immediate and long-term consequences, one of the most disruptive being the suspension of your driver’s license. If you’re facing a DUI charge or have already been convicted, understanding how license suspension and reinstatement works is essential...
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Can I Refuse a Breathalyzer Test in Massachusetts?
As many drivers have found out the hard way, Massachusetts has very strong laws against drunk driving. Called operating under the influence (OUI), the law makes it illegal to drive a motor vehicle while drunk. This is why it is important to know what constitutes OUI when consuming alcohol, how a breathalyzer...
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Legal Considerations When Arrested for Unlawful Possession for a Second Time
Massachusetts has some of the toughest gun laws on the books. While the Commonwealth does respect the Second Amendment rights of its residents to lawfully possess firearms, it takes a much harder position when guns and other such weapons are unlawfully possessed. If you are arrested for unlawful possession of a...
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Disobeying a Traffic Control Device in Massachusetts: Understanding Your Rights
Like most states, Massachusetts has its fair share of traffic control devices. Designed to keep traffic flowing and the roads safe, these stop signs, traffic lights, yield signs and other devices can also cause frustration for drivers when they are stuck in traffic or late to work. So, rather than come...
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Consequences for OUI with a Child Passenger in Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has always taken driving under the influence (OUI) very seriously. This became even more so in 2005, when Massachusetts enacted Melanie’s Law, named for a thirteen-year-old girl who was killed by a drunk driver. The law increased the penalties and punishments for OUI convictions, as well as created...
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Can a Traffic Ticket Lead to Criminal Charges in Massachusetts?
Getting a traffic ticket can ruin your day. Whether you are pulled over for speeding, going through a stop sign, an equipment violation or something more serious, you are going to be looking at fines and penalties for your traffic infraction. But what happens if the traffic ticket carries with it criminal...
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Arrested for Unprescribed Medicine? Understanding Your Rights
In recent years, we have seen an increase in people being arrested for possession of unprescribed medicines here in Massachusetts. Unfortunately for many folks, the mere possession of medicines and drugs that require prescriptions can lead to serious legal consequences. Many medicines require that a physician or other medical professional prescribe them,...
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Why Should I Hire a Lawyer For a Traffic Ticket in Massachusetts?
If you get a traffic ticket in Massachusetts, you might want to just pay the fine and move on. However, one can contest traffic tickets, and a lawyer can help you avoid the worst consequences of traffic infractions, which could include fines, license suspensions, and other penalties. For example, an attorney...
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