James Milligan

My girlfriend was arrested for drunk driving by the Easton police.

Additional Information: Over the weekend, my girlfriend was arrested by the Easton police for driving under the influence.  She had one glass of wine at dinner and is going to fight the case.  Will she or I have to testify at trial? ATTORNEY ANSWER: There is no requirement for you or your girlfriend to testify.  […]

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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

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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

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If I take my DWI case to trial, isn\’t it the cops word against mine?

Additional Information: I was arrested for drunk driving in Newton MA.  If I take the DWI case to trial, isn’t it the cops word against mine? ATTORNEY ANSWER: It is not necessarily the cops word against yours because you do not have to testify or present evidence at all. Often times a good DWI attorney

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If I take my DWI case to trial, isn\’t it the cops word against mine?

Additional Information: I was arrested for drunk driving in Newton MA.  If I take the DWI case to trial, isn’t it the cops word against mine? ATTORNEY ANSWER: It is not necessarily the cops word against yours because you do not have to testify or present evidence at all. Often times a good DWI attorney

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Does an OUI charge on my record affect owning a firearm or my right to carry?

Additional Information: I live in Worcester MA and was recently arrested for OUI.  If convicted will it affect my right to own a firearm or my right to carry? ATTORNEY ANSWER: Yes. Every applicant must pass a background check and an OUI may be a bar to obtaining a license to own/carry a firearm.

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Commonwealth v. D.G. – Lynn Drunk Driving Charges (2011) – Marblehead

Charge: Operating under the Influence of Alcohol Result: Dismissed Client was seen standing on a sidewalk next to a restaurant/bar fumbling with her purse and as she crossed the street the officer noted that she had a slight swagger.  Based upon these observation he made contact with the client as she entered her motor vehicle. 

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