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Souza v. Registrar: CWOFs in Massachusetts Drunk Driving Cases

May 26, 2012

On October 28, 2005, “Melanie’s Law,” became effective. It substantially increased the penalt...

The Souza SJC Decision & Melanie’s Law

May 22, 2012

My office has been inundated by inquiries regarding the case of Souza v. Registrar of Motor Vehicles...

CWOFs & Breathalzyer Refusal Appeals: “Loophole” in Melanie’s Law

May 20, 2012

For years prior to December 10, 2009, the Board of Appeal had been ordering the Registry to reduce b...

Stiffer Penalties Proposed for Mass. Habitual Traffic Offenders

Apr 01, 2012

Changes may be on the horizon for those determined to be habitual traffic offenders in Massachusetts...

No Right to Lawyer Before Taking Breathalyzer

Apr 01, 2012

Sometimes, a person arrested for drunk driving in Massachusetts will refuse to submit to a chemical ...

Breathalzyer Refusal Revocations for Insufficient Breath Samples

Apr 01, 2012

To avoid a “breath test refusal” license revocation in Massachusetts, those arrested for drunk d...

Mass. Drunk Driving Records Public

Mar 25, 2012

There seems to be a major misconception regarding the privacy and confidentiality of driving records...

Mass. Regsitry Social Security Number Requirements

Mar 25, 2012

When applying for a driver’s license in Massachusetts, you must provide your social security numbe...

Keep your Mass. Driving Record Clean

Mar 03, 2012

For those seeking to become police officers, correctional officers, or firefighters, a clean driving...