Commonwealth v. J.B. – Dedham District Court (2011) – Brookline Police OUI DWI

Charge:  Operating under the Influence of Alcohol (2nd Offense) Result:  Not Guilty Client was observed by a Brookline police officer travelling without his headlights on and after following for about 3 minutes observed the vehicle pull into a “Bus Only” turn lane and take a right hand turn on a red light where turning on red was prohibited.  Client stopped his vehicle for the police and was inquired of by the officer. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech and his eyes to be bloodshot/red/glassy. As a result the officer asked the client to perform field sobriety tests. 
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Commonwealth v. J.P. – Roxbury District Court (2011) – State Police OUI DWI

Charge:  Operating under the Influence of Alcohol (2nd Offense) Result:  Not Guilty Client was observed by a Massachusetts State trooper operating his motor vehicle without its headlights on.  As a result the trooper stopped the client and made inquiry.  During initial contact the trooper observed the client to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech and red/glassy eyes.  As a result, the trooper requested the client to exit his motor vehicle and perform field sobriety tests.  The trooper administered 3 field sobriety tests and concluded that the client was under the influence of alcohol.  The client elected to take a
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Commonwealth v. J.P. – Roxbury District Court (2011) – State Police

Charge: Operating under the Influence of Alcohol (2nd Offense) Result: Not Guilty Client was observed by a Massachusetts State trooper operating his motor vehicle without its headlights on.  As a result the trooper stopped the client and made inquiry.  During initial contact the trooper observed the client to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech and red/glassy eyes.  As a result, the trooper requested the client to exit his motor vehicle and perform field sobriety tests.  The trooper administered 3 field sobriety tests and concluded that the client was under the influence of alcohol.  The client elected to take a
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Commonwealth v. M.L. (Boston Municipal Court OUI) Boston Police

Charge: Operating motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol Result: Not Guilty Client was observed by a security officer to be stumbling down the street.  The security officer observed client for about five minutes when he observed him enter his motor vehicle.  Security officer followed client in his own motor vehicle and observed client commit some marked lane violation nearly striking some parked cars.  Security officer called his friend, a Boston police officer, who was working in the same area to come to his location to observe the vehicle. The Boston police officer arrived and observed the client  travel for
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Commonwealth v. D.S. – Brighton District Court (Boston Police Department)

Charge: OUI-First Offense Result: Dismissed Client was involved in a motor vehicle accident after a vehicle came into her lane of travel forcing her to collide with a parked motor vehicle.  A concerned citizen assisted the client out of the motor vehicle and called the police.  When the police arrived the client was outside of the motor vehicle.  The police report was silent as to any conversation that occurred between the client and the police.  The officer observed the client to be unsteady on her feet and have slurred speech and placed her under arrest.  At the station, field sobriety
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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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