The Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed the conviction of a woman who was found guilty of leaving the scene of property damage, despite the fact that she got out of her car, had a conversation with the victim, and offered to provide her identifying information before leaving.  The name of the case is Commonwealth...

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled that defendants charged with operating under the influence of alcohol are entitled to a hearing to determine whether the Breathalyzer machine is reliable.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Camblin.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled a police officer's "hot pursuit" of a drunken driving suspect into his garage was justified.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Jewett. (more…)

Several district attorneys, including those in Middlesex and Essex counties, have announced that they are suspending the use of Breathalyzer results in pending operating under the influence of alcohol cases after it was discovered that some of the machines have been giving inaccurate readings. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court decided today that a single, anonymous tip that a driver was drunk was sufficient for the police to stop the car and conduct an investigation.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Depiero. (more…)