This is the time of year when schools are holding their proms, and students are out on the roads more than they have been in past months. Aside from the many new teens getting their drivers’ licenses, the days are longer, and the weather is nicer, so, in addition to…
Back in season two of American Idol, Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard and Rick Smith were all part of the final eight contestants hoping to win the singing competition and reality show, back when the show was very popular. While Smith did not win the contest that year, he did gain…
There is no question that when a person drinks to the point of intoxication and gets behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, he or she is acting in a negligent manner. This means that he or she is acting in a such a way that shows a disregard for…
A man convicted of motor vehicle homicide and manslaughter while under the influence of alcohol in connection with a deadly drunk driving accident in Worcester last year is appealing his conviction, according to a recent news feature from The Boston Herald. The reason for his appeal is that he is trying…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…