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Boston-area Law Enforcement Endangered By Drivers Needing Defense Lawyers

By Altman & Altman

It has been a difficult and dangerous time for Boston-area police officers. While perhaps not intentional, recent tragedies and near-tragedies remind us that some of those we represent as defense attorneys often endanger not only themselves, but everyone around them when driving dangerously. Including police officers. Let's look at two recent examples. You have probably already heard about State Police Captain Richard J. Cashin, 52, father of four, who died last Wednesday when his cruiser crashed into a utility pole. It has now been determined that he was likely enroute to help Saugus police pull over a car that was reportedly driving erratically. About a mile and a half from the crash site, Saugus police had pulled over the driver who, police later found out, was texting while driving, said Saugus Lt...continue to full post

Full post as published by Boston Criminal lawyer Blog on February 02, 2009 (boomark / email).