People tend to trust forensic evidence, such as chemical test results, in criminal cases. However, chemical analysis is not always as accurate as people believe. Numerous factors can influence the accuracy of different testing systems, including the breath tests...
If you are going through a divorce in Massachusetts, social media is probably not at the top of your mind. But your posts can become evidence in your case. Courts can consider social media content when evaluating your proceedings. Both spouses must file a sworn...
If you are pulled over under suspicion of operating under the influence (OUI), the officer will likely ask you to step out of the vehicle to perform a series of Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs). You might be asked to stand on one leg, walk in a straight line, or follow a...
As a loving parent, you have a commitment to provide a stable environment for your minor children. Even if you file for divorce, this parental duty will still exist through your child custody and child support orders. By working on a most suitable custody arrangement...
Ending a marriage is challenging enough when both spouses agree. It becomes far more stressful when you are ready to proceed and your spouse refuses to cooperate. If you face this situation in Massachusetts, it helps to clarify what delay means and what it does not....
You might file for divorce in Massachusetts and feel pressure to move quickly. Early progress can appear safer than delay. That pressure can push decisions forward before essential questions take shape. Some questions may not seem urgent at the outset. Others can...
A conviction for a first offense operating under the influence (OUI) in Massachusetts will not permanently destroy your commercial driver’s license (CDL). However, it triggers a mandatory one-year disqualification. You cannot obtain a hardship license to drive a...
When a spouse hides money or property, the fairness of your divorce starts to unravel. Concealed assets distort what you are entitled to and can turn a straightforward process into a drawn-out financial fight. Courts treat this kind of deception seriously, and you...
When parents with minor children divorce in Massachusetts, the court will require them to draft a parenting plan proposal. In this legal agreement, the parents will outline each of their schedules and shared parental duties for their children, with a goal of providing...
Independence is often the most exciting part of college, yet it also brings new responsibilities to manage. One mistake, such as driving after drinking, can quickly put that freedom at risk. In Massachusetts, operating under the influence (OUI) is a serious offense...