It happens to all of us eventually – the dreaded traffic ticket. If you are stopped and issued a civil infraction for things such as speeding, failure to yield, or failing to signal you have the option in Boston of admitting your responsibility and simply paying the fine or pleading not responsible and contesting the ticket. Understanding what happens next if you choose to plead not guilty of criminal infraction in Boston may help you decide how to proceed. If you elect to plead not … [Read more...]
Texting Ban Invites Unnecessary Government Intrusion
Massachusetts today joins 29 other states that have banned texting while driving. While texting behind the wheel may reduce driver awareness, did we really need our beloved state legislators passing legislation banning the practice? After all, as any Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer knows, under G.L. c. 24(2)(a) it is already a criminal offense to operate a motor vehicle negligently. Some may argue that though texting while driving may be prosecutable under G.L. c. 24(2)(a), this recent … [Read more...]
