Ticket-fixing refers to a law enforcement officer changing or manipulating a pending traffic ticket after the fact. An officer may tamper with a citation for a motor vehicle violation to change details or otherwise “fix” it to increase the probability of the ticket sticking – either as a personal favor to someone or out...

A drug crime is not something that you want to be accused of in Massachusetts. The Commonwealth takes drug offenses seriously and often punishes them harshly to serve as a warning for future offenders. It is important to hire a drug crime defense lawyer in Middlesex County as soon as possible if you were...

Federal and state gun laws can be complex and difficult to follow. Despite your best intentions, you may find yourself in violation of a gun law and arrested for allegedly committing a gun crime. Learn several common scenarios to avoid to protect yourself from gun charges in Massachusetts. If you have already been arrested...

If you get pulled over in Massachusetts and blow a 0.08 percent or higher on a Breathalyzer test, this does not necessarily mean that you will be convicted of operating under the influence (OUI). Breath test devices are notoriously faulty and inaccurate, making them unreliable as evidence in court. There may be several ways...

The law in Massachusetts is clear when it comes to drunk and drugged driving – operating under the influence (OUI) is illegal and punishable with serious penalties, including jail time. After the passing of Melanie's Law in 2005, the penalties for operating under the influence in the Commonwealth increased. Find out how Melanie's Law...