When you see those blue lights in your rearview mirror and get pulled over for suspected OUI, there’s a good chance you’ll be asked to perform field sobriety tests. You might touch your nose, walk a straight line, or stand on one leg while an officer watches and takes notes. Here’s what most people don’t […]
Field Sobriety Tests: The Science That Isn’t Scientific Read More »
Most people assume breathalyzer results are foolproof scientific evidence. You blow into a machine, it spits out a number, and that number represents your actual blood alcohol content. Case closed, right? Not even close. Breathalyzers are mechanical devices operated by humans, and both the machines and the people using them make mistakes. Understanding how these
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The moment a police officer asks you to take a breath test after an OUI stop, you’re facing an impossible decision with no good options. Whatever you choose has serious consequences that will affect the next several months or years of your life. The Refusal Route Refuse the breath test, and your license gets suspended
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When you’re arrested for OUI in Massachusetts, you’re facing two separate legal battles: the criminal case in court and the administrative license suspension through the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Many people focus solely on the criminal charges and completely miss the administrative deadline—a costly mistake. Understanding the Two-Track System Here’s what catches people off guard:
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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
Commonwealth v. J.B. – Dedham District Court (2011) – Brookline Police OUI DWI Read More »
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
Commonwealth v. J.P. – Roxbury District Court (2011) – State Police OUI DWI Read More »
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
Commonwealth v. J.P. – Roxbury District Court (2011) – State Police Read More »
Charge: Operating motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol Result: Not Guilty Client was observed by a security officer to be stumbling down the street. The security officer observed client for about five minutes when he observed him enter his motor vehicle. Security officer followed client in his own motor vehicle and observed client commit
Commonwealth v. M.L. (Boston Municipal Court OUI) Boston Police Read More »
Charge: OUI-First Offense Result: Dismissed Client was involved in a motor vehicle accident after a vehicle came into her lane of travel forcing her to collide with a parked motor vehicle. A concerned citizen assisted the client out of the motor vehicle and called the police. When the police arrived the client was outside of
Commonwealth v. D.S. – Brighton District Court (Boston Police Department) Read More »
Massachusetts drunk driving lawyer, Attorney James Milligan is one of just a few attorneys in Massachusetts who is board certified in drunk driving defense by the American Bar Association. Concentrating his practice entirely on Massachusetts drunk driving defense, OUI defense, DUI defense, and DWI defense, Attorney Milligan is often the best resource for other lawyers
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