According to a recent news feature from CBS Local Boston, a woman has just been arrested after she allegedly crashed into a Massachusetts State Police Cruiser in Boston, injuring a trooper. Authorities say the alleged drunk driving crash occurred in on Route 93 in Boston near the Mass Ave exit…
There is no doubt that state legislators and organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) are trying to make it tougher for those who decide to drink to the point of intoxication and then get behind the wheel of a car. The state senate has recently passed a bill that…
There are many people who drink until the point where they are intoxicated and then get behind the wheel of motor vehicle. They do it all the time, night after night, and hope they won’t get caught or get into an accident. The primary fear however, is getting caught, not…
Judges often say during sentencing that drunk driving is not like a lot of other crimes. The reason for this is because it is a serious crime that can, and often does, result in the death of innocent victims that is often not taken seriously and often committed by a…
According to a recent news feature from Fox 25 Boston, troopers from the Massachusetts States Police (MSP) have arrested a man who allegedly drove his car for over 20 miles in the wrong direction of Route 128, which is a fairly major state highway, while intoxicated. Authorities say the call…
Despite what many people think, drinking and driving is not a crime. It is perfectly legal for someone to have a beer and then get behind the wheel of a car and drive, so long as their blood alcohol content (BAC) is not at or above the legal limit of…
As you may recall, Melrose Place actress Amy Locane-Bovenizer was found guilty in connection with a fatal drunk driving accident that occurred in 2010 in New Jersey. In that accident, there were multiple cars involved and a victim was killed. During her trial, defendant attempted to blame another driver for…
These days, most people in Boston are familiar with Uber, Lyft, and possible other so-called ride sharing companies. For those that are not aware, you call for a ride on your smart phone via the company’s app and are told how long it will take for a driver to get…
According to a recent news feature from the Gothamist, a New York Police Department (NYPD) Officer was driving his personal vehicle allegedly while drunk while off-duty when he ran onto the sidewalk and plowed into a group of pedestrians. In total, the officer allegedly hit four people in total. Authorities…
After work, many people like to head to the bar on the way home to have a drink or two with friends. While you can do this in Boston, or across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you aren’t going to find any drink specials or other discounts like you do in…