We are pleased to announce Attorney Richard C. Bardi has been named a 2021 Massachusetts Super Lawyer for the 15th year and Attorney Courtney G. O’Sullivan has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in the area of family law! Super Lawyers is a rating service of...
Is cyberstalking a crime in Massachusetts?
Unwanted attention like hanging outside another person's apartment complex or place of employment, or repeated harassing phone calls are typical acts associated with stalking. Cyberstalking reflects the use of technology to harass and frighten a victim. Threatening...
Does reasonable suspicion apply to drunk driving stops?
Persons that drive under the influence present a danger to others and themselves. Police in Massachusetts may keep their eyes out for drivers who appear intoxicated, and pulling over drivers to conduct sobriety checks is not uncommon. Since "reasonable suspicion"...
How does implied consent work?
Massachusetts motorists have a duty to follow the law and keep others safe. Anyone who drives while under the influence of alcohol or drugs violates both these items. Upon noticing erratic or dangerous driving behavior, the police may pull a vehicle over. Drivers...
Penalties for refusing a breath test in Massachusetts
All states enforce strict laws to combat drunk driving, though the penalties vary. The police may conduct several tests to check for impairment. The most common test is a breath test, but drivers in Boston and throughout Massachusetts have been known to refuse it....
What are the potential long-term consequences of a DUI?
What are the potential long-term consequences of a DUI? When a person is arrested for driving under the influence in Boston, there are many potential ramifications to consider in addition to the obvious consequences like jail time and fines. From the start, it is...
What happens when drivers refuse field sobriety tests?
Massachusetts calls drunk driving OUI, which is an abbreviation for operating under the influence. Regardless of what the state calls the offense, it is illegal in all states to operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. When a driver gets stopped in...
Different charges can alter license suspension duration
Massachusetts residents may be aware that operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs can earn then a suspension of their driver’s license. However, they may not be aware of how prior offenses and other specifics of the situation could affect this...
Deeper than the physical scars
When you hear about someone being involved in domestic violence, you may think about hitting, punching or other types of physical abuse. However, there are many other ways that domestic violence can be committed in Massachusetts and other locations. This type of...
Is stalking evidence always credible?
Stalking is about more than “bothering” someone. A stalker could put an intended victim into a state of tremendous fear. Fears might be warranted, as some stalkers could be prone to violence. Procuring a restraining order might help the situation and, in some cases,...
