Commonwealth v. D.B. – Wareham District Court (Mattapoisett Police Department)

Charge(s) – OUI, Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle, Marked Lanes Violation

Result: OUI – Not Guilty

Client was stopped by Mattapoisett police after failing to maintain his lane of travel on three occasions. Officer approached the vehicle and detected a moderate odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from the client’s breath. Client was slow to answer questions and his eyes were glazed over. Client admitted to having two beers when asked. Officer administered a series of field sobriety tests. Client failed all assessments. Client consented to a PBT with a readying of 0.09 and was placed under arrest.