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    Jan 15 Expert Testimony in Massachusetts OUI Cases

    Attorney Joseph Bernard discusses whether or not an expert is needed in an OUI case in Massachusetts. This can include but is not ...

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    Dec 30 Can I Operate a Snowmobile with a Suspended License?

    Is this winter tradition off limits for those with a suspended license? A popular New England winter activity that many of us have ...

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    Dec 22 How Does an OUI Affect Holiday Travel?

    Will an OUI conviction or pending court date impact your travel plans? If you have faced the charge of operating under the ...

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    Dec 10 Can You Drive Before Your Court Date Following An Arrest for OUI?

    Your court date may be months away-- can you drive in the meantime? If you have been arrested for operating under the influence ...

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    Dec 04 Commonwealth v. Bohigian: No Warrant Exception to the Statutory Consent Requirement For Blood Draws

    Without consent, citizens are protected from blood draws, even with a warrant On November 13, 2020, the Massachusetts Supreme ...

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    Dec 01 Commonwealth v. Lariviere: Stop Permissible Over State Lines

    Can a police officer initiate a stop in another jurisdiction? If you are operating a motor vehicle in Massachusetts, a police ...

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