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BODY CAMERAS IN BOSTON

Joseph Waldbaum September 1, 2016 No Comments

The Boston Police Department has been considering the use of body cameras. Police Commissioner William Evans and the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, the department’s largest

DRAEGER ALCOTEST LITIGATION IN MASSACHUSETTS

Joseph Waldbaum September 1, 2016 No Comments

The Massachusetts defense bar is challenging the scientific reliability of the Draeger Alcotest 9510. The 9510 is currently the only breath test machine used in

Challenging Blood Test Evidence in a DUI Case

Virginia Landry August 29, 2016 No Comments

Many people believe that if a DUI blood test returns results that are unfavorable to the DUI suspect, there is nothing that can be done

Trial begins for cop accused of DUI after squad car crashes into pole

DUI News Staff Writer August 25, 2016 No Comments

A police officer accused of being under the influence of alcohol when he crashed his squad car told another officer that “those glasses of eggnog

Nervous Equals Drunk?

Victor Carmody August 23, 2016 No Comments

According to the “DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST)” manuals that are produced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), some of

NEW RULES GOVERNING ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS IN MA

Joseph Waldbaum August 16, 2016 No Comments

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court approved new rules regarding access to court records. The new rules disseminated on August 10, 2016 are an attempt to

Trial by Jury, an Important Aspect of Our Legal System, is Disappearing

Victor Carmody August 15, 2016 No Comments

In a New York Times Article the Judiciary is quoted as saying that the criminal trial is becoming a rare occurrence in the American courtroom.

Here’s What Out-of-State Drivers Need to Know About a California DUI

Virginia Landry August 15, 2016 No Comments

If you are an out-of-state driver who has been arrested on suspicion of DUI in California, you may have questions about what will happen next.

Cordova 19-year-old charged with DUI, manslaughter in crash that killed passenger

DUI News Staff Writer August 13, 2016 No Comments

A driver faces manslaughter and DUI charges after a wreck Tuesday night in Cordova that fatally injured his passenger. Court records show John David Stimson, 19, has been charged

An Alcohol Monitoring…Tattoo?

Steve Oberman August 12, 2016 No Comments

As DUI defense practitioners are well aware, a transdermal monitoring device such as a “SCRAM” device (a Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring Device) is a

PROPOSAL: IID’S FOR EVERY MA SUSPENSION, EVEN IF FOR LIFE

Joseph Waldbaum August 7, 2016 No Comments

The Massachusetts legislature is currently considering a bill that would end mandatory license suspensions and waiting periods for hardship licenses for those convicted of driving

Police: DUI driver caused crash that killed woman, 21, on Penn Avenue

DUI News Staff Writer August 3, 2016 No Comments

PITTSBURGH —A man who police say was drunk when he crashed his car, killing a young Penn Hills woman, turned himself in Tuesday. Court records

Avoid a DUI Arrest this Labor Day Weekend

Virginia Landry August 1, 2016 No Comments

With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, many individuals and their families are planning the last of their summer barbecues, vacations, and various other

Dak Prescott found not guilty of DUI

DUI News Staff Writer July 28, 2016 No Comments

Before quarterback Dak Prescott was selected by the Cowboys in the fourth round of the draft, he was arrested and charged with driving under the

What is “Drunk Driving” in Mississippi?

Victor Carmody July 25, 2016 No Comments

“Drunk driving” is a loosely used phrase throughout the country. Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Students Against Drunk Driving. Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving. [Insert the