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An abusive relationship can make you feel isolated, but the fact is that domestic abuse between intimate partners in Massachusetts is more common than you might think. Victims now have more access to justice and routes to leave abusers, but escape remains difficult....
When people hear about "marriage infidelity" in Massachusetts, they usually think about one spouse committing adultery. However, there's another form of betrayal that's subtly but surprisingly on the rise and is leading to a growing volume of gray divorces—financial...
About one in eight deaths in Americans between the ages of 20 and 64 can be attributed to alcohol. Some states are using creative programs in hopes of lowering that number. Some residents in Massachusetts are urging local and national lawmakers to consider 24/7...
Drunk driving accidents in Massachusetts and around the country kill an average of 32 road users every day and cost the economy more than $120 billion each year. Police officers in the United States arrest about a million motorists each year for driving while under...
A DUI is a serious offense with serious consequences. Time in jail is perhaps the harshest consequence associated with a DUI in Massachusetts. But first-time offenders might have the option of probation instead of time behind bars. Probation for a DUI offense...
When a police officer in Massachusetts pulls you over on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), you are subject to the state's implied consent law. This means that you agree to submit to a breathalyzer test by having a driver's license if the officer believes...
Reckless driving refers to a catch-all description of behaviors behind the wheel that display a wanton disregard for others' safety. Even though many Massachusetts motorists realize that it can cause collisions, they may continue to drive in a manner that puts...
Many couples who decide divorce is their only option try alternative methods like divorce mediation. While this often helps people to settle all matters of concern quickly, others may struggle to reach an agreement. If mediation doesn’t bring a complete resolution,...
Drunk driving accidents in Massachusetts and around the country claimed more than 10,000 lives in 2022 and cost the nation’s economy approximately $130 billion. Accidents caused by intoxicated drivers occur every day, but some days are far more dangerous for road...
The legal definition of drunk driving in Massachusetts is getting behind the wheel of any vehicle and operating it when your blood alcohol level is 0.08 BAC. Drunk driving charges apply for all motor vehicles, including golf carts and boats. Cars, motorcycles and...