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…)

A Charlestown man was arraigned in Boston Municipal Court yesterday and charged with drunkenly operating his boat in the Boston Harbor after one of his passengers fell overboard and had her arm severed when she became entangled with the propeller.  (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…)