Charge: OUI, Speeding Result: OUI- Not Guilty Client was stopped by police for speeding. Officer noticed the client’s speech was slurred when answering questions. Client admitted to having one vodka drink when asked. Officer administered a series of field sobriety tests. Client had difficulty performing all assessments. Client was given a PBT with readings of .098 and .101 and was placed under arrest. Client was given a chemical breath test during the booking process with readings of .092 and .095. The breath test was excluded for failure to follow protocols. The breath test was the strongest aspect of the case
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Commonwealth v. J.G. – Westboro OUI DWI (2011) – State Police
Charge: Operating under the Influence of Alcohol Result: Not Guilty Client encountered a State Police Sobriety checkpoint and was diverted from the flow of traffic in the “pit” or screening area. A State Trooper conducted a series of Field Sobriety tests, but the only tests that were admitted at the trial were te walk and turn test and the one legged stand. Trooper drafted a candid, succinct police report wherein the client completed these tests with very little difficulty. While the Trooper had probable cause to arrest the client given the evidence at trial it was insufficient to convict him
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Commonwealth v. D.C. (Worcester District Court-2011) Blackstone, MA Police
Charge: Operating under the Influence of Alcohol & Negligent Operation of MV Result: Not Guilty on both Charges Client was observed in the town of Blackstone by a police officer make an abrupt skidding stop for no apparent reason and then pull into a parking lot where the offier was stationary. Client pulled out of parking lot with no problem and the officer pursued him into Warwick, RI. The officer followed the client in Warwick, RI for about 3 miles. He observed the client nearly striking parked motor vehicle and making wide turns on a few occasions. The client eventually
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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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