Charge: Operating Under the Influence Result: OUI- Dismissed; Cop did not show up Police responded to a report and found the client passed out in his car with the engine running. Officer immediately detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the client’s breath, and observed his eyes to be bloodshot. Client admitted to having three beers when asked, and his speech was slurred when answering questions. Officer administered a series of field sobriety tests. Client failed all assessments and was placed under arrest. This case is yet another example of trying everything we can to defend a case
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Commonwealth v. L .P. – Brockton District Court– Brockton Police Department
Charge: OUI Result: OUI- Not Guilty Client was stopped by police for failing to remain within the marked lane of travel. Officer approached the vehicle and detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the client’s breath when she spoke. Client admitted to having two beers when asked by the officer. Client was asked to exit the vehicle and lost her balance upon doing so. Officer also noticed the odor of an alcoholic beverage had become stronger. Officer administered a series of field sobriety tests. Client failed all assessments and was placed under arrest. This was a case
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Commonwealth v. S.M. (Plymouth District Court-2011) Hanson MA Police
Charge: Operating under the Influence of Alcohol Result: Not Guilty Client was involved in an accident where his vehicles ONSTAR system called the police. Apparently the person in front of him stopped short for an animal in the road and the client rear-ended the other vehicle. The civilian testified that the client looked dazed but did not notice any indicia of alcohol consumption like slurred speech or an odor of alcohol. Both parties pulled over to a nearby gas station and the police had responded at the that moment. The police officer made contact with the client on the passenger
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Commonwealth v. P.H (Plymouth District Court) 2011 – Kingston MA Police Department
Charge: Operating under the influence and Negligent Operation of MV Result: Dismissed Client was involved in a motor vehicle accident in Kingston, Massachusetts. Police arrived and found the client outside of his motor vehicle with a female. Client was bleeding from his head. Client denied he was driving the motor vehicle although the female told the police that the client was driving. Client was not arrested and was transported to the hospital where blood was drawn for medical purposes. It yielded an alcohol content well above the legal limit. The government was unable to prove that client was operating the
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Best OUI lawyer – Massachusetts, Plymouth County
“Best OUI lawyer I ever dealt with, straight up and very honest. lways calls you back and can answer all your questions . He got me off a 2nd offense. I highly recommend him.” Robert – Charged with OUI in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
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OUI DUI Attorney – Brockton MA
“Attorney Milligan took my case when I had lost confidence in the initial attorney that I hired. One of the best qualities of Attorney Milligan are his communication skills, he consistently kept me informed. I also had a feeling throughout my case that I had a lawyer that had an extremely high level of understanding of the specific legal matters. While I did not get the verdict that Attorney Milligan or I was looking for, I feel that I was treated fairly and that I had the best possible defense and I would comfortably refer him to anyone that needs
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Commonwealth v. K.H. – Plymouth District Court (Plympton MA Police Department)
Charge: OUI-First Offense Result: Not Guilty Client stopped for speeding during a winter storm. Plympton police Roadway was snow covered and slick strong odor eyes glassy and bloodshot admission to drinking finger to nose exited vehicle slowly, one leg stand and walk and turn did not complete, refused BT. Trial snow conditions were an issue casting doubt on validity of tests and the passenger girlfriend was sober and testified on his behalf that he was not impaired by alcohol.
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Commonwealth v. R.M. – Hingham District Court
Charge: OUI-First Offense Result: Not Guilty Client was on his Harley Davidson motorcycle in Rockland and was traveling well in excess of the speed limit and had apparently traveled through a red light in the process. The officer activated his lights and noticed the client was unsteady on his feet and he put the bike on its stand. The client produced his license and registration with no problems but the officer observed the client to have red/glassy eyes and problems with his speech. The client did not perform well on the field tests but was able to provide reasonable explanations
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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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Commonwealth v. P.S. – Plymouth District Court
Charge: OUI-First Offense Result: Dismissed Client was pulled over in Halifax for going through a redlight and committing a marked lane violation. The client pulled over with no problem. The officer approached the client and made some observations consistent with alcohol. The Halifax officer asked the client to perform some field sobriety tests, which he performed reasonably well. Client refused to take the breath test. At trial, the government was unable to proceed resulting in a dismissal. Client had no record .
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