Charge(s) – OUI, Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle, Marked Lanes Violation
Result: OUI – Not Guilty, Neg Op- NG
Client was stopped by Middleborough MA police for erratic driving. Officer approached the vehicle and noticed the client’s eyes were red, glassy and bloodshot. Officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the client’s breath and his speech was slurred. Officer also observed a can of Mike’s Hard Lemonade in the center console. At this point a second officer arrived on scene for back up. Client admitted to drinking alcohol that night when asked and was unsteady on his feet when exiting the vehicle at the officers’ request. Officer administered a series of field sobriety tests. Client failed all tests and was placed under arrest.
