Charge: Operating Under the Influence/A & B on a Police Officer (2 Counts)/ Disorderly Conduct in Dover MA
Result: Not Guilty on all Counts
Client was observed speeding and crossing over marked lanes on a rural road in Dover, Massachusetts. Client was stopped and observed an odor of alcohol, red/glassy and bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. The Dover officer indicated in his report that client was belligerent and uncooperative. The officer also attributed several statement to the client that were never made as well as field tests that were never done with the client. The officer asked client to exit the vehicle and perform 2 more field tests: 1) The 9 step walk and turn and 2) One Leg stand. Client was told to put hands behind the back as the officer grabbed the wrist and twisted it causing client to pull away. Three police officers then forced client face first into the pavement. Client was also assaulted by one of the officer at the police station.
At trial, numerous officers testified and the disparity in their testimony was shocking. The jury acquitted client on all counts because of the credibility issues with the police officers. The client testified and provided her version of the events, which was more credible than the police officers.
