As a Massachusetts OUI lawyer, one of the first things I look into with any new case is whether there is a booking video. There are three types of video that may be available in a Massachusetts OUI arrest: cruiser camera video; a booking tape, or police surveillance cameras. Police…
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Breathalyzers in D.C. Are Back After 2-Year Hiatus
Motorists in Washington D.C. may again face police departments armed with breathalyzers, following a two-year hiatus connected to inflated results that led to dozens of faulty convictions. Our Massachusetts DUI lawyers understand that the previous machines were producing readings that were, on average, about 20 percent too high. About two…
Tips for Law Students Preparing for Exams
Law School can be stressful; one exam for the entire grade. Here are some tips on how to best prepare for exam day. After having completed three years of law school at the University of Connecticut, I felt I got better understanding as I went along but it would have…
Sixth Amendment confrontation clause case regarding statements to a child protection worker may reach the United States Supreme Court
The case of Ricky Lee Allshouse v. Pennsylvania is on petition for certiorari before the United States Supreme Court raising the issue of whether the defendant was denied his right of confrontation under the Sixth Amendment by the admission into evidence at trial of his statements to a child protection…
Lab Flaws Leave Thousands of Massachusetts Criminal Cases in Jeopardy
The bottom may have fallen out on thousands of criminal cases relying on drug testing analysis conducted at state labs, after a chemist was found flouting testing protocols. Both she and two of her supervisors have been placed on administrative leave, leaving thousands of convictions and ongoing criminal cases open…
Defending Drug Charges in Massachusetts involving anonymous 911 in light of recent court decision
Drug crimes in Massachusetts can raise 6th Amendment Confrontation Clause issues just as in other types of criminal offense. A recent decision from the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals demonstrates the issues that arise for Massachusetts criminal defense lawyers in interpreting their client’s Sixth Amendment right of confrontation. The case…
Massachusetts DUI Watch: Route 24 Enforcement One Hot Spot this Labor Day Weekend
At least six more OUI arrests in Massachusetts have occurred along Route 24 since authorities announced increased enforcement in the wake of a string of serious and fatal traffic accidents. Motorists can expect DUI roadblocks and other drunk driving enforcement measures through the upcoming Labor Day weekend. The Boston Herald…
Epstein Case Highlights Massachusetts Stalking Charges – Stranger Danger & Domestic
A Massachusetts woman has been charged with two counts of felony stalking of the former general manager of the Boston Red Sox, now president of the Chicago Cubs. Media reports indicate the Canton woman was arrested a few blocks from Theo Epstein’s home, where she told police she was seeking…
Massachusetts Domestic Violence Defense: Not Just for Spouses
A Brockton women was recently jailed after an argument with her sister reportedly led to one slashing the other with a kitchen knife. Our Massachusetts domestic violence defense lawyers can often help a defendant facing charges of assaulting a family member. Scant evidence can lead to an arrest — but…
Warning: Expect More Police on Rt. 24
A series of serious and fatal crashes on Route 24 and I-195 have prompted state troopers to boost their patrol efforts on both highways, hoping to nab speeders, drunk drivers and careless motorists. Massachusetts DUI lawyers know that more patrols are likely to equal more arrests. It’s important to understand…