Charge: OUI Result: OUI- Not Guilty Client was observed speeding and making several marked lanes violations and was stopped by police. Officer approached the vehicle and immediately detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from within the vehicle. Officer observed the client’s eyes to be bloodshot and glassy, and he spoke with slurred speech when responding to questions. Client admitted to having three mixed drinks earlier that evening when asked. Officer administered a series of field sobriety tests. Client had difficulty completing all assessments and was placed under arrest. Client consented to a breath test during the booking
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Commonwealth v. D.C. – Dedham District Court– Wellesley Police Department
Charge: OUI, Operating to Endanger, Marked Lanes Violation Result: OUI- Not Guilty Client (College Student) was involved in a one car motor vehicle crash. Officers arrived and noted there were four males in the vehicle which appeared to be alert and conscious. As the officer spoke with the client he detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle. Officer began to question the passengers of the vehicle who stated they believed the client had been drinking earlier in the evening. Client admitting to having consumed alcoholic beverages when asked and that he fell asleep while driving. Client
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Braintree MA OUI Attorney: Driver in Death of Braintree Woman Indicted for Homicide
As reported by The BraintreePatch: A Somerville man has been indicted by a Middlesex Grand Jury after a drunk driving accident last summer led to the death of a 29-year-old Braintree pre-school teacher. Sinead M. Lovett was sitting behind Richard Migliacci, 37, on a motorycle on July 9, 2010, when Migliacci allegedly began to drive erratically on Route 28 in Somerville while intoxicated, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone said in a statement released Friday. “It is alleged that the defendant ran a red light on Route 28 near Wellington circle and proceeded to travel at a high rate of speed
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Fantastic DUI Lawyer – Quincy, Massachusetts
“Attorney Milligan was excellent in helping to resolve an issue with the board of appeals regarding my C.D.L. He was recommended via another attorney as being one of the best in these matters. James Milligan Jr Esq. was accessible and accommodating. He even came to my home town to meet with me and go over where we were in the process. He returned all calls and addressed all issues. At the hearing James Milligan Attorney, was polite but firm and very knowledgeable about Mass. State laws and its subcodes. He won my case and went as far as to make
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Commonwealth v. S.Y. – Wrentham Distric Court (Norfolk MA Police Department)
Charge: OUI- First Offense Result: Not Guilty Client stopped for speeding 71 in a 50. Pulled over with no problems. Produced his license and registration with no problems. Client admitted to consuming 8 beers, ut the officer did not ask over what time period he had consumed those beers. Client asked to step from car and di so without any issues with balance. Client was administered 4 field sobriety tests, however othe Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test was excluded prior to trial. Other tests included the One legged Stand, the Finger to Nose Test and a 9 Step Walk and
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Attorney James Milligan: Very professional and responsive. Highly recommend.
After searching and speaking with 4 attorneys to handle my DUI case, Attorney James Milligan became the clear choice. In my first meeting with him, he carefully reviewed my case and went over all the potential options/outcomes and gave me an honest assessment of his opinion regarding the facts of my case. He laid out what his strategy would be, my options for winning the case, and the downside/risks of potentially losing. He was extremely knowledgeable regarding the intricacies of the law and areas to challenge the charges in my case. Having never faced charges of any kind before, it
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Commonwealth v. E.D – Quincy District Court
Charge: OUI-Second Offense Result: Not Guilty Weymouth police responded to a call alleging the client left the scene of an accident. Witnesses observed the client’s vehicle scrape the other vehicle at the restaurant and got the registration of the motor vehicle. The client lived just around the corner from the restaurant. They knocked on the door and his wife let the Weymouth Police into the home. They engaged the client in conversation noticing an odor of alcohol and problems with his speech. The Weymouth Police asked the client to perform Field Sobriety Tests in his pajamas and slippers and it
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Massachusetts Drunk Driving Lawyers
Massachusetts drunk driving lawyer, Attorney James Milligan is one of just a few attorneys in Massachusetts who is board certified in drunk driving defense by the American Bar Association. Concentrating his practice entirely on Massachusetts drunk driving defense, OUI defense, DUI defense, and DWI defense, Attorney Milligan is often the best resource for other lawyers representing a client charged with drunk driving in Massachusetts. If you’ve been charged in Massachusetts with drunk driving or operating under the influence of alcohol you need an attorney who specializes in Massachusetts drunk driving defense. Finding the best dui lawyer in Massachusetts can mean
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