After working for the Hampden District Attorney’s office and for the Massachusetts Attorney General, Joseph D. Early, Jr. hung out his shingle and practiced law for 17 years, specializing in civil and criminal litigation. His varied experience struck a chord with voters and he was swept into office with 78 percent of the vote on November 7, 2006.
The odds of being involved in a crash double when drivers are inattentive and look away from the road for two seconds or longer. To raise awareness of the consequences of distracted driving practices, and to provide some valuable do’s and don’ts, workshops are offered to high school students, as well as to parents and teens enrolled in Driver’s Education Programs. The dangers of distracted driving are discussed, along with the applicable criminal laws that may be violated, and the potential sanctions by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Recent distracted driving tragedies are also discussed.