The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has passed a number of laws in the past decade that are very harsh on those who are arrested for operating under the influence (OUI). If you are stopped and charged with OUI, you will need to have a basic understanding of the penalties you could face under Massachusetts OUI laws. […]
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When a client comes to me with a subsequent offense, I am often asked “Will the judge or jury know about my first one (or, “my other ones”)?” The answer is no—well, at least not right away. In Massachusetts, subsequent offense OUIs are handled in a bifurcated fashion.
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When a client comes to me with a subsequent offense, I am often asked “Will the judge or jury know about my first one (or, “my other ones”)?” The answer is no—well, at least not right away. In Massach
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In order to identify citizens who are driving under the influence of alcohol and certain drugs, Massachusetts police will often use Field Sobriety Tests to determine if a driver is under the influence. A driver is said to be under the influence of alcohol if their blood alcohol concentration is above 0.08%, and in commercial
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Atty. Milligan was an absolute blessing. He helped us through a very long and drawn out legal process for my child\’s DUI charges and talked to us as well as to his official client. When the case finally came to trial after two years and the sixth time in court, his advice and his representation
In order for a police officer to stop you, he must first have (1) observed you commit a civil motor vehicle infraction (speeding, marked lines violation, etc.); or (2) reasonable suspicion to believe you have committed a crime, you are committing a crime, or you are about to commit a crime.
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In order for a police officer to stop you, he must first have (1) observed you commit a civil motor vehicle infraction (speeding, marked lines violation, etc.); or (2) reasonable suspicion to believe
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Over two years ago, Jay Millligan took on my case. It was an OUI Roadblock case, and Jay explored every avenue possible before going to trial. While those did not come to fruition, he was professional throughout and was impressed with his knowledge. About 23 months after the incident, I finally went to trial (this
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In January, I was charged with an OUI after being out with my boss and co-workers and lost control and totaled my car when trying to avoid a collision With an oncoming vehicle. No other vehicles were involved but I sustained injuries. I have 2 other OUIs. One was 24 and one was 18 years
Witnessing James Milligan defend my case was something I\’ll never forget. There is now a plea sent story to tell about my OUI case because of him and I will never be able to thank him enough . by Marc, a DUI client
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