Charge(s) – OUI Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client was stopped by police after her vehicle was observed to have crossed over the double solid line three times. Client was crying and on her cell phone when the officer approached the vehicle and stated the vehicle belonged to her father. Officer detected a strong odor […]
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Charge(s) – OUI Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client was directed to the screening area when passing through a sobriety checkpoint. Officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the client and noticed her speech to be slurred and her eyes to be red and glassy. Client admitted to having three drinks earlier that
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Charge(s) – Drug Possession Result: Drug Possession- Dismissed Client was a passenger in a car that was suspected of partaking in a narcotics transaction. A passenger in the client’s vehicle was observed meeting with the operator of a second vehicle. When approached by police, occupants stated they had met up to sell a GPS unit.
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Charge(s) – OUI Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client was stopped by police after having crossed over the yellow divider line multiple times. Officer immediately detected a moderate and distinct odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the vehicle. Officer observed the client’s eyes to be glassy and bloodshot and he had difficulty with his
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Charge(s) – OUI, Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle Result: OUI – Docket Police responded to a complaint from a store manager of an unwanted guest. Client’s vehicle was identified by police and was pulled over. Officers approached the vehicle and detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from the client and noticed his speech
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Charge(s) – OUI, Speeding Result: OUI – Not Guilty- JW Client’s vehicle was stopped by police after observed to be speeding. Officer noticed the client’s eyes to be glassy and bloodshot and he was speaking with slurred speech. Officer also detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the vehicle. Client admitted to having consumer
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Massachusetts legislation was recently passed to ease the transition for those convicted of drug offenses under the 94C Controlled Substance Act, to re-enter society, hold employment and care for their families by repealing the automatic suspension of drivers licenses and a subsequent $500 reinstatement fee for all drug convictions. The new legislation, effective March 30,
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If you\’ve been convicted or admitted to drunk driving (OUI or DUI) offense in Massachusetts within the past two years because you took a breath test and allegedly failed, your conviction may be overturned due to a recent report regarding the accuracy of breathalyzers. Contact us directly to learn if your case may be overturned.
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has passed a number of laws in the past decade that are very harsh on those who are arrested for operating under the influence (OUI). If you are stopped and charged with OUI, you will need to have a basic understanding of the penalties you could face under Massachusetts OUI laws.
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In order to identify citizens who are driving under the influence of alcohol and certain drugs, Massachusetts police will often use Field Sobriety Tests to determine if a driver is under the influence. A driver is said to be under the influence of alcohol if their blood alcohol concentration is above 0.08%, and in commercial
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