One of the big issues that has made its way to the United States Supreme Court is whether a driver can be charged with a crime for refusing to submit to an alcohol breath test when asked by police upon a showing of probable cause that the driver is under…
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MADD Advocates for Development of Self-Driving Cars
There are currently many companies working to develop a self-driving or driverless car these days. Some companies like Tesla are working to create not only the self-driving software and hardware, but also the car itself. Supposedly, they will soon be offering a free trial of a software package that allows…
Former Dedham Principal of the Year Arrested for DUI
According to a recent news article from CBS Boston, a woman who was once honored as middle school principal of the year in Dedham has been fired after her arrest for alleged drinking and driving. Authorities say the Dedham middle school teacher was driving her car very early Sunday morning,…
Court: Strip Club Not Liable for Drunk Driving Injuries Caused by Employee
An appeals court in Ohio has ruled that a strip club may not be held legally responsible for the severe injuries suffered by a third party when one of its dancers drove home from work intoxicated. Customers at the club routinely purchase drinks for the dancers, who are allowed to drink alcohol while…
Drunk Driving on Prom a Concern for Boston Parents
It’s prom season. High school students across the country are preparing for the biggest bash of the last four years, scouring for the perfect dress, the right date and all the best reservations. While students are generally most concerned with having a memorable night, parents want to make sure they…
Massachusetts Does Not Share Cross-State DUI Information
A 51-year-old from Rhode Island had seven prior convictions for driving under the influence in that state. As a result, judges there had ordered his driver’s license permanently revoked for the rest of his life. Yet not long after, he obtained a valid driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.…
Massachusetts DUI Charges for Principal of the Year
Massachusetts DUI charges have been lodged against a one-time “Principle of the Year,” who is at the helm of a middle school. The arrest has made national news, and the accused has been placed on administrative leave by the superintendent at Dedham. She was reportedly stopped by police one weekend…
Report: Drunk Driving Crash at Daytona International Speedway
There is no question that many come to a NASCAR track to see the crashes. However, we are normally talking about crashes that occur during the race, and as far as NASCAR tracks go, the Daytona International Speedway has had its fair share of famous crashes. According to a recent…
School Bus Driver Charged with Drunk Driving in Sturbridge
When we put our kids on the school bus each morning and wait for them to arrive home on the bus each afternoon, we generally do not give much thought to whether or not the bus driver will be sober while driving his or her route. The reason for this…
Six Victims Injured in Mass. Drunk Driving Crash
According to a recent news report from the Boston Globe, a total of six people were injured in what is alleged to be a drunk driving crash that occurred in Bourne, Massachusetts. Authorities believe that there were several factors that led to five of the six victims being severely injured,…