MA is not a member of the Drivers License Compact (DLC), but it is a member of the National Driver Register (NDR), which shares information about...

Expired License and Reckless Driving

Reckless driving is not a mere "violation," it is a crime punishable by up to two years in jail and carries a significant loss of license. If you...

Unfortunately, General Law Chapter 276, § 100A (the sealing statute) provides that you cannot seal a conviction for violating any part of chapter...

Is a .07/.08 breathalizer of 0.7-0.8 grounds for an arrest when vehicle was parked?

The threshold for an arrest is pretty low. Police can arrest at a 0.07% BAC, even though the driver should win the case. Often police will make...

Police Reports/Incident Report Conflicts

Each report will list its writer as "reporting officer." It is not uncommon for more than one officer to write a report at a particular incident. ...

Is this true for a drug case

A conspiracy requires a specific crime as its objective (for example, conspiracy to distribute cocaine), and at least two people in on the...

Contractor vs Homeowner - How does this homeowner get a larceny charge on me- Building Inspector is involved fueling the fire.

We see this all the time in the Boston area -- contractor fee disputes end up in criminal court, which is insane. Often well-meaning counsel who...

Can Mass use my Maine criminal record when sentencing me?

If you have an attorney, your attorney likely knows whether the ADA or probation ran your out of state record, and what impact it has on your...

Moving

If he did not get permission to move, and probation learns of it, they may issue a violation notice. Your friend would be ordered to attend a...

I'm being blackmailed by the victim

This is extremely important information to share with your attorney. Whatever you do, don't delete those texts! Your attorney can use this...