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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Getting arrested for Operating Under the Influence can feel overwhelming and disorienting. One moment you’re going about your evening, and the next you’re in police custody facing serious charges. While you can’t change what happened, you can take control of what happens next. The first 48 hours after your arrest are critical. This isn’t the
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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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Charge: OUI-First Offense Result: Not Guilty Client was pulled over on Route 2 in Cambridge by a Massachusetts State Trooper for speeding. The Trooper observed the client to show signs of being impaired by alcohol and as a result asked the client to exit his car. The client refused to get out of his car
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Charge: OUI-First Offense Result: Case Dismissed Client was at a work function and had consumed a reasonable amount of alcohol and was driving numerous people home when she was pulled over. Client had witnesses to confirm her whereabouts and alcohol consumption. On the trial date the government witnesses did not appear and the case was
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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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