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Feds Criticize Massachusetts Drunk Driving Penalties

Nov 17, 2010

The Boston Globe reported today that the National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) criticized M...

Not Hiring a Lawyer for your Board of Appeal Hearing is not Smart

Nov 16, 2010

This morning I received this e-mail from a gentleman who is looking for help, after trying to repres...

Bill to Strengthen Melanie’s Law Filed

Nov 15, 2010

Today the Boston Herald reported on the failure of a bill proposed by Senator Robert Hedlund which w...

8 people arrested for Minor in Possession of Alcohol in Taunton, Mass.

Nov 13, 2010

The Taunton Daily Gazette reported, this afternoon, that Officers from the Easton, Massachusetts Pol...

Hardship Licenses Are Not Automatically Granted

Nov 12, 2010

The issuance of Hardship Driver’s Licenses in Massachusetts is far from automatic. I spoke with a ...

Appealing Mass. Hardship License Denials to Court

Nov 08, 2010

I routinely get inquiries regarding Superior Court Appeals of Hardship License denials by the Board ...

Be Ready to Explain Restraining Orders at Hardship License Hearing

Nov 08, 2010

I recently attended a Board of Appeal hardship license hearing where the Board members inquired rega...

Think Twice Before Lending Your Car to Someone

Nov 07, 2010

In Massachusetts, Melanie’s Law increases the penalties for more than just drunk driving. Under ...

Keeping your Massachusetts Hardship License

Nov 07, 2010

Obtaining a hardship license in Massachusetts is not easy, especially for repeat offenders. For many...