James Milligan

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 […]

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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