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
False Positives: Why Breathalyzers Aren’t Always Right Read More »
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:
The 15-Day Rule: Why Time Is Critical After an OUI Read More »
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 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
Commonwealth v. M.P. – Quincy District Court– State Police Read More »
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
Commonwealth v. D.C. – Dedham District Court– Wellesley Police Department Read More »
As reported by The BraintreePatch: A Somerville man has been indicted by a Middlesex Grand Jury after a drunk driving accident last summer led to the death of a 29-year-old Braintree pre-school teacher. Sinead M. Lovett was sitting behind Richard Migliacci, 37, on a motorycle on July 9, 2010, when Migliacci allegedly began to drive
Braintree MA OUI Attorney: Driver in Death of Braintree Woman Indicted for Homicide Read More »
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Charge: OUI- First Offense Result: Not Guilty Client stopped for speeding 71 in a 50. Pulled over with no problems. Produced his license and registration with no problems. Client admitted to consuming 8 beers, ut the officer did not ask over what time period he had consumed those beers. Client asked to step from car
Commonwealth v. S.Y. – Wrentham Distric Court (Norfolk MA Police Department) Read More »
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