Commonwealth v. J.M. – Boston Municipal Court (2012) – MA State Police OUI DUI Charges

Charge:   Operating Under the Influence in Boston MA

Result:  Dismissed

Client was observed by a civilian in downtown Boston to have struck a jersey barrier.  Civilian took the keys from client and called the police.  The police responded and observed client outside of the vehicle.  Massachusetts State Trooper arrested client with no field tests because of her level of intoxication. Client was charged with OUI by the MA state police.

At trial, the civilian did not appear, therefore, the government could not prove the client was operating the vehicle so the case was dismissed.