Under Massachusetts Law G.L. c. 90 sec. 24(2)(a) , an operator of a motor vehicle is required to stop after their vehicle is involved in an accident – this Law also applies to accidents involving parked cars or other objects, such as telephone poles, fences, guardrails, and other public and private property. Is Leaving the…
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In Massachusetts, assault and battery may be charged as a misdemeanor or felony offense depending on the circumstances surrounding the accusation. While simple assault and battery is a misdemeanor offense, assault and battery may also be charged as a felony if certain aggravating factors are present. Assault and Battery When the police are called to…
Out-of-State “Careless Operation” Tickets for Massachusetts Drivers Recently, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has been mailing notices of License Suspensions to Massachusetts drivers for “Careless Operation” tickets in other states. When a driver holding a Massachusetts License is convicted of Careless Driving out-of-state, the Registry of Motor Vehicles may impose a 60 day…