Charge: OUI, Marked Lanes Violation Result: OUI-Not Guilty Officer noticed Client’s vehicle approaching his position from the rear. Client was traveling at a high rate of speed and made several quick movements between the lane of travel and the adjacent lane. Client was then stopped by police. Officer approached the vehicle and detected a moderate odor of alcohol coming from within the vehicle and observed the Client’s eyes to be glassy and bloodshot. Officer observed client’s speech to be slow and slurred when questioning her. Client stated she had one glass of wine when asked if she had consumed alcohol
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Commonwealth v. V.P. – Waltham DC – Brookline Police Department
Charge: OUI Result: OUI-Not Guilty Client was stopped by police after having knocked down a street sign while driving. Officers immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol when speaking to the client Client stated he had consumed two or three drinks earlier that night when asked. Client was unsteady upon exiting his vehicle. Officers administered a series of field sobriety tests. Client was unable to follow directions and had difficulty completing all assessments. Client was placed under arrest and consented to a breath test with a reading of .20.
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Commonwealth v. K.K. – Hingham DC – Hingham Police Department
Charge: OUI, Negligent Operation of Vehicle, Marked Lanes Violation, Drug Possession Class E Result: OUI-Not Guilty Officer was dispatched after receiving a report that the client may be intoxicated and operating a vehicle. Client’s vehicle was spotted speeding and crossing over the marked lanes of travel nearly striking another police cruiser traveling in the opposite direction. Officer activated his sirens and the vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway. Officer instructed client to pull to the side of the road. Officer approached the vehicle and detected a moderate odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from within the vehicle. Officer immediately
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Commonwealth v. M.D – Plymouth District Court – Mattapoisett Police Department
Charge: Operating Under the Influence Result: OUI-Not Guilty Client’s vehicle was observed driving with a broken headlight and was approached by police after suspicious activity. Officer approached the vehicle and immediately detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverage on the client’s breath and he was speaking with a thick tongue. Upon further questioning the officer observed the client’s eyes to be drooped and bloodshot. Client stated he had not consumed any alcohol when asked. Officer administered a series of field sobriety tests including: the one legged stand, 9 step walk and turn, backwards count, and alphabet test. Client failed all
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Commonwealth v. M.B. – Wareham District Court (Middleborough Police Department)
Charge(s) – OUI, Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle, Marked Lanes Violation Result: OUI – Not Guilty, Neg Op- NG Client was stopped by Middleborough MA police for erratic driving. Officer approached the vehicle and noticed the client’s eyes were red, glassy and bloodshot. Officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the client’s breath and his speech was slurred. Officer also observed a can of Mike’s Hard Lemonade in the center console. At this point a second officer arrived on scene for back up. Client admitted to drinking alcohol that night when asked and was unsteady on his feet
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Commonwealth v. W.G. – Quincy District Court (State Police)
Charge(s) – OUI, Marked Lanes Violation Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client was stopped in South Boston after her vehicle was seen crossing over the marked lines multiple times. State Police Officer approached the vehicle and observed the client’s eyes to be extremely glassy and bloodshot. Officer detected a moderate odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from the inside of the vehicle and noted she spoke with slurred speech. Officer administered a series of field sobriety tests. Client failed both tests and refused to perform more when asked. Officer request for another officer to bring a PBT to the location and
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Commonwealth v. W.N. – Quincy District Court (State Police)
Charge(s) – OUI 2nd Offense, Speeding Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client was stopped for speeding in Milton, MA. Officer approached the vehicle and immediately detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from the passenger. Officer also observed the client’s eyes to be glassy and bloodshot, and noticed his speech was slurred when speaking with him. Client admitted to having to beers when asked if he had been drinking. Officer administered a series of field sobriety tests. Client had difficulty completing all assessments and refused to submit to the Portable Breath Test. Officer conducted an inventory of the client’s
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Commonwealth v. J.R. – Quincy District Court (State Police)
Charge(s) – OUI 2nd offense, Unlicensed Operation of MV, Marked Lanes Violation, Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client was stopped in South Boston by Massachusetts State Police after rear ending another driver on the road. Another officer arrived on scene and said he had been following the client’s vehicle due to erratic driving. The officer observed observed the client’s eyes to be extremely glassy and bloodshot and his speech was very slurred. Officer also detected and overwhelming odor of alcohol emanating from the client and noticed he was bleeding from a cut to his hand.
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Commonwealth v. J.H. – Dedham District Court (Mass State Police)
Charge(s) – OUI Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client was directed to the screening are of a sobriety checkpoint in Framingham, Massachusetts by State Police. Officer approached the vehicle and detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from the vehicle. Officer also observed the client’s eyes to be red and glassy and his movements were lethargic. Client admitted to having a drink when asked and the officer noted his speech was slurred. Officer administered a series of field sobriety tests. Client failed all assessments and was placed under arrest.
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Commonwealth v. B.S. – Quincy District Court (MA State Police)
Charge(s) – OUI 2nd Offense, Marked Lanes Violation Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client was stopped by Massachusetts State Police in South Boston after his vehicle was reported for erratic driving. Officer spotted the car crossing over the double yellow line. Officer approached the vehicle and detected a moderate odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from the client. Officer also noticed that the client’s speech was slurred and his eyes were glassy. Based on the officer’s observations the client was placed under arrest. Client consented to the breathalyzer test during booking with readings of .114, .079, and .109.
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Commonwealth v. T.D. – Dedham District Court (Norwood Police Department)
Charge(s) – OUI Result: OUI – Dismissed Client was directed to the screening area at a sobriety checkpoint by the Norwood Police Department. Client exited his vehicle without being told to and stated that he was coming back from a club in Boston when asked. Officer observed the client’s eyes to be glass and bloodshot and detected a moderate odor of alcohol emanating from his breath. Officer administered a series of field sobriety tests. Client failed all assessments and consented to a PBT with reading a reading of 0.123. Client was placed under arrest. Client consented to the Breath Test
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Commonwealth v. D.B. – Wareham District Court (Mattapoisett Police Department)
Charge(s) – OUI, Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle, Marked Lanes Violation Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client was stopped by Mattapoisett police after failing to maintain his lane of travel on three occasions. Officer approached the vehicle and detected a moderate odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from the client’s breath. Client was slow to answer questions and his eyes were glazed over. Client admitted to having two beers when asked. Officer administered a series of field sobriety tests. Client failed all assessments. Client consented to a PBT with a readying of 0.09 and was placed under arrest.
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Commonwealth v. W.M. – Quincy District Court (Mass State Police)
Charge(s) – OUI Result: OUI Client was stopped in Milton at a State Police sobriety checkpoint and was directed to the screening area. Officer detected a moderate odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from the client and observed his eyes to be glassy. Client admitted to drinking when asked. Officer administered a series of field sobriety tests and noted that the client was unsteady on his feet. Client had difficulty completing most of the assessments. The final test was the Preliminary Breath Test. Client produced a reading of .09 and was placed under arrest.
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Commonwealth v. L.K. – Lowell District Court (Tewksbury Police Department)
Charge(s) – OUI, Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle, Speeding Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client was stopped by Tewksbury police for speeding. Officer asked client for license and registration and observed his movements to be slow. Officer also noticed the client’s eyes were glassy and detected an odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from him. Officer administered a series of field sobriety tests. Client failed all assessments and was placed under arrest.
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Commonwealth v. P.C. – Dedham District Court (MA State Police)
Charge(s) – OUI, Marked Lanes Violation, Speeding Result: OUI – Dismissed Client was stopped in Framingham by Massachusetts State Police after reported to be speeding and unable to maintain a lane. Officer approached the vehicle and immediately observed the client’s eyes to be glassy and blood shot. Officer also detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from the client’s breath. Client admitted to drinking when asked but could not give an exact number of drinks. At this point the officer noticed that the client’s speech was slurred. Officer asked client to exit his vehicle and he was unsteady on
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Commonwealth v. E.P. – Plymouth District Court (Marshfield Police Department)
Charge(s) – OUI, Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle, Marked Lanes Violation, Speeding Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client was stopped by Marshfield MA police after reported to be driving erratically. Officer approached the vehicle and detected a moderate odor of alcoholic beverage on the client’s breath. Client admitted to having two glasses of wine with dinner when asked if she had been drinking. Officer administered a series of field sobriety tests. Client had difficulty performing all assessments and was placed under arrest. Client consented to a breath test with readings of .12, .15. and .12.
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Commonwealth v. W.S. – Quincy District Court (Weymouth Police Department)
Charge(s) – OUI, Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle Result: OUI – Dismissed Client was stopped by Weymouth police after reports were made that her vehicle was all over the road and nearly hit a pedestrian. The client had also struck the rear end of another vehicle. The officer had difficulty communicating with the client and asked her several times to put the car in park and turn it off before he had to do so himself. Client had difficulty answering questions and could not produce a license. The officer detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from the client
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Commonwealth v. G.D. – Boston Municipal Court (MA State Police)
Charge(s) – OUI, Disorderly Conduct, Resist Arrest, Leave Scene of Property Damage, License not in Possession, State Highway-Traffic Violation Result: OUI – Dismissed Client was stopped by Massachusetts State Police in Boston after leaving the scene of an accident. When asked if she had been involved in an accident she stated she had not. Client refused when asked to go to the police station to confirm the accident with the operator and passenger of the other vehicle involved. Officer observed client’s eyes to be glassy red and lethargic in her movements answers. Client admitted to having a few alcoholic beverages
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Commonwealth v. C.T. – Springfield District Court (West Springfield Police Department)
Charge(s) – OUI 4th Offense Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client was stopped by West Sprinfield MA police after making a prohibited U-turn. Officer approached the vehicle and detected a strong odor of alcohol when speaking with the client. Officer also observed the client’s eyes to be red and glossy and her speech was slightly slurred. Officer asked the client where she was coming from to which she gave three different answers. At this point the officer administered a series of field sobriety tests. Client began arguing with the officer when he stated she had not passed all of the
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Commonwealth v. G.D. – Plymouth District Court (Marshfield Police Department)
Charge(s) – OUI, Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client as stopped by Marshfield MA police after his vehicle was observed to have crossed over the double yellow line and nearly colliding with a marked police cruiser. Officer approached the vehicle and detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverage when speaking with the client. Client was observed to be slumped in his seat and his eyes were glossy. Client admitted to drinking some wine when asked by the officer. At this point the officer asked him to exit his vehicle and the client stumbled and had
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Background Checks for Uber and Lyft Drivers in Massachusetts
A new state background check for infractions that range from license suspensions to violent crimes has affected more than 8,000 Uber and Lyft drivers throughout Massachusetts. The state reviewed the criminal and driving records of drivers and disqualified hundreds for having serious crimes on their record, while others were disqualified for less serious issues. If you are an Uber or Lyft driver in Massachusetts and have been affected by the new state background check for an RMV issue or driving violation other than a serious crime, you may contact our law office to speak with an attorney to learn your
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Commonwealth v. J.H. – Falmouth District Court (Bourne Police Department)
Charge(s) – OUI, Alcohol in Motor Vehicle, Speeding Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client was stopped by Bourne police after spotted speeding. Officer approached the vehicle and detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from within. Officer observed the client to be be very sweaty and his eyes were glassy and blood shot. Client appeared to be nervous and was short in his answers. Client initially stated he had not been drinking but later admitted to having two beers after the officer noticed an open beer container on the floor of the vehicle. At this point the officer asked the
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Commonwealth v. V.S. – Malden District Court (Medford State Police)
Charge(s) – OUI, Lights Violation, Alcohol in MV, License not in Possession Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client was stopped by State Police in Medford MA when his vehicle was spotted traveling without headlights illuminated. Client was unable to produce a license and registration when asked. Officer detected an overwhelming odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from the client. Client initially stated he had not been drinking, but later admitted to having consumed three shots. At this point the officer noticed an open container of alcohol behind the drivers seat, and observed the client’s eyes to be glassy and blood shot
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Massachusetts Judge Excludes Results of Thousands of OUI Breathalyzer Tests
IF YOU WERE A DEFENDANT IN AN OUI CASE IN MASSACHUSETTS AND SUBMITTED TO A BREATH TEST PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 13, 2015 THIS DECISION MAY AFFECT YOUR CASE. IF YOU PLED TO AN OUI CASE IN MASSACHUSETTS DURING THESE TIME PERIODS BECAUSE OF A BREATH TEST READING YOU MAY BE ABLE TO REOPEN YOUR CASE AND PERHAPS GO TO TRIAL. Sweeping Decision Issued on February 16, 2017 regarding the Breath Testing in Massachusetts A Decision was issued today by the Honorable Judge Brennan In the matter of COMMONWEALTH v. EVANDO ANANIAS, CHRISTIAN FIGUEROA, AND OTHERS This Decision addressed issues regarding a statewide
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Commonwealth v. G.O. – Ayer District Court (Concord State Police)
Charge(s) – OUI, Open Container of Alcohol, Marked Lanes Violation Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client’s vehicle was spotted traveling approximately 25 miles below the speed limit and unable to maintain the marked lanes. Officer stopped the vehicle which was identified as a cab with three passengers. Officer noticed a strong odor of alcoholic beverage. Client exited the vehicle when asked for his license and registration even though he was not asked to. Client stated he could not get arrested because he would lose his job. Officer observed his eyes to be glassy and blood shot. Client admitted that he
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