James Milligan

Commonwealth v. G.D. – Plymouth District Court (Marshfield Police Department)

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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

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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)

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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)

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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

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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)

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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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Commonwealth v. R.L. – Brockton DC (West Bridgewater PD)

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Charge(s) – OUI 2nd Offense, Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Marked Lanes Violation Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client was stopped after his vehicle was seen drifting over the center line into oncoming traffic on three separate occasions. Officer detected a strong odor of alcohol on the client’s breath and observed his eyes to be glossy and

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Results From Massachusetts Breathalyzer Tests Are In Question

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As a leading OUI defense attorney in Massachusetts, Attorney James Milligan is one of a few lawyers driving the state wide breath test litigation case questioning the validity and accuracy of breathalyzer machines across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Attorney James Milligan cross examined the Technical Director of the Massachusetts Office of Alcohol Testing (OAT), the

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Commonwealth v. J.C. – Fitchburg DC (Leominster PD)

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Charge(s) – OUI, MArked Lanes Violation, Open Container of Alcohol, Minor in Possession of Alcohol Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client was stopped by police after a report of an erratic operator. Client’s vehicle crossed over the double solid yellow line multiple times. Officer detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the

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