Yes. Under Massachusetts Law, if a vehicle is uninsured, it will result in a criminal charge. The police will issue a Massachusetts Uniform Citation for the criminal offense of Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle (Criminal Misdemeanor). When a vehicle is stopped and does not have valid insurance, the police will likely give the operator a…
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…