Category: Cases & Verdicts

Commonwealth v. Ananias: A Landmark Case Attorney Milligan Helped Win

The history of breathalyzer evidence in Massachusetts includes a landmark chapter that is worth understanding — and in which Attorney Milligan served as one of the lead counsel for the Defense. In Commonwealth v. Ananias, decided in 2017, a Massachusetts judge found that the Alcotest 9510 devices used in the Commonwealth had calibration and certification […]

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. R.B. – Fitchburg District Court– Hubbardston Police Department

Cases & Verdicts, Worcester County DUI Lawyers / James Milligan

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

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Commonwealth v. G.S. – Wareham District Court– Bourne State Police

Barnstable County DUI Lawyers, Cases & Verdicts / James Milligan

Charge: OUI, Marked Lanes Violation Result: OUI- Not Guilty Client’s vehicle was spotted weaving from side to side within the lane and was stopped by police. Officer approached the vehicle and immediately noticed the client’s eyes were bloodshot, glassy, and he had difficulty keeping them open. The officer also detected an overwhelming odor of an

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Commonwealth v. B.T. – Attleboro District Court– Mansfield Police Department

Bristol County DUI Lawyers, Cases & Verdicts / James Milligan

Charge: OUI, Negligent Operation of MV, Speeding, Marked Lanes Violation Result: OUI- Not Guilty Client was stopped after an officer determined his vehicle to be driving erratically and operating at a very high rate of speed in bad weather conditions. Officer approached the vehicle and detected a distinct odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from

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Commonwealth v. M.P. – Quincy District Court– State Police

Cases & Verdicts, Norfolk County DUI Lawyers / James Milligan

Charge: OUI Result: OUI- Not Guilty Client was observed speeding and making several marked lanes violations and was stopped by police. Officer approached the vehicle and immediately detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from within the vehicle. Officer observed the client’s eyes to be bloodshot and glassy, and he spoke with slurred

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Commonwealth v. D.C. – Dedham District Court– Wellesley Police Department

Cases & Verdicts, Norfolk County DUI Lawyers / James Milligan

Charge: OUI, Operating to Endanger, Marked Lanes Violation Result: OUI- Not Guilty Client (College Student) was involved in a one car motor vehicle crash. Officers arrived and noted there were four males in the vehicle which appeared to be alert and conscious. As the officer spoke with the client he detected an odor of an

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Commonwealth v. R.H. – Marlborough District Court– Marlborough Police Department

Cases & Verdicts, Middlesex County DUI Lawyers / James Milligan

Charge: OUI 3rd Offense, Marked Lanes Violation Result: OUI- Not Guilty Client was stopped by police for driving over a median and into the opposing lane. Officer detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the client’s breath while speaking with him. Officer also observed the client’s eyes to be bloodshot and his

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Commonwealth v. B.W. – Woburn District Court– Andover State Police

Cases & Verdicts, Essex County DUI Lawyers / James Milligan

Charge: OUI 2nd Offense Result: OUI- Not Guilty Client was stopped at a sobriety checkpoint. Officer observed the client’s eyes to be glassy and red and his speech was slurred. Officer also detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the client’s breath. Client admitted to having one beer when asked by the officer.

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. S.H. – Plymouth District Court– Plymouth Police Department

Cases & Verdicts, Plymouth County DUI Lawyers / James Milligan

Charge: Operating Under the Influence Result: OUI- Dismissed; Cop did not show up Police responded to a report and found the client passed out in his car with the engine running. Officer immediately detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the client’s breath, and observed his eyes to be bloodshot. Client admitted to

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Commonwealth v. L .P. – Brockton District Court– Brockton Police Department

Cases & Verdicts, Plymouth County DUI Lawyers / James Milligan

Charge: OUI Result: OUI- Not Guilty Client was stopped by police for failing to remain within the marked lane of travel. Officer approached the vehicle and detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the client’s breath when she spoke. Client admitted to having two beers when asked by the officer. Client was

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