Cases & Verdicts

Commonwealth v. J.M. – Plymouth District Court

Charge:           OUI-First Offense Result:            Dismissal Client was stopped for marked lanes violations.  The Marshfield police officer observed the client’s speech to be slurred, his eyes to be red and bloodshot and a strong odor of alcohol.  The client elected to perform field sobriety tests and did not  do well. The government elected not to proceed […]

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Commonwealth v. D.B. – Brockton District Court

Charge:          OUI –First Offense Result:             Not Guilty Client was driving in a snowstorm and lost control of his vehicle.  The Abington Police arrived and observed the client near the vehicle.  The police engaged the client in conversation to determine where he was coming from and how the accident occurred.  The police observed the

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Commonwealth v. J.A. – Newburyport District Court

Charge:          OUI Drugs & OUI 3rd offense. Result:           OUI Drugs – Dismissed; OUI 3rd offense reduced to a 2nd Offense. This client was stopped for speeding by a Massachusetts State Trooper.  After approaching this client the trooper observed an odor of alcohol, red/glassy/bloodshot eyes and slurred speech.  The trooper was concerned for his

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Commonwealth v. M.S. – Edgartown District Court

Charge:           OUI-First Offense Result:            Not Guilty Client was working on Martha’s Vineyard for the simmer.   Client was stopped for crossing marked lanes and taking a wide turn.  The entire incident was caught on a dash-mounted video camera in the cruiser.  The client pulled over with no difficulty,  The officer made some observations consistent with alcohol

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Commonwealth v. M.B. – Haverhill District Court

Charge:          OUI-First Offense Result:           Not Guilty A Massachusetts State Trooper was part of a saturation patrol for a roadblock.  The client was coming from his niece’s first birthday where he consumed four beers over almost four hours.  Client had several witnesses including his partner to verify his account. On the way home the trooper observed

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Commonwealth v. R.H – Brockton District Court

Charge:          OUI-First Offense Result:           Case Dismissed after Motion to Dismiss Client was stopped at a Massachusetts State Police Sobriety Checkpoint in Bridgewater.  The client was coming from a Patriots game and was on his motorcycle.  The client was asked to perform Field Sobriety Tests, which he did not complete.  The client was placed under arrest

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Commonwealth v. L.M – Ayer District Court

Charge:           OUI/Child Endangerment Result:            Not Guilty Client was a mother of two and coming from a holiday neighborhood party.  She drove her babysitter home.  In route she took a wide right hand turn, crossing briefly into the oncoming lane.  The officer activated his lights and the client pulled into the apartment complex.  The babysitter went

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Commonwealth v. S.M. – Dorchester District Court

Charge:           OUI-First Offense Result:             Not Guilty Client was stopped at a Massachusetts State Police roadblock on Gallivan Boulevard in Dorchester.  The Trooper sent the client to a location known as the “pit area” to perform field sobriety tests.  Despite doing reasonably well on the tests he was placed under arrest.  Client refused to take the

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Commonwealth v. W.S. – Quincy District Court

Charge:           OUI-First Offense Result:            Case Dismissed after Motion to Dismiss Client was stopped at a Massachusetts State Police Sobriety Checkpoint at Quincy Shore Boulevard in Quincy. The client was asked to perform Field Sobriety Tests, which he performed reasonably well under the nerve racking circumstances. The Motion was allowed because the State Police failed to

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