Massachusetts Field Sobriety Tests

Massachusetts Field Sobriety Tests are used by law enforcement officers to determine whether someone may be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.There are 3 standardized tests that are approved through the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA) that may be administered : 1.  Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN). The officer will ask the suspect […]

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Commonwealth v. P.L. – Dorchester District Court (MA State Police)

Charge(s) –  OUI Result –Not Guilty Client was involved in an accident with a jersey barrier.  Client parked the vehicle in the break down lane after the accident and left the scene. A MBTA worker observed the accident and called the police.  The State police responded to the scene and ran the license plate of

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Commonwealth v. M.L. – Hingham District Court (Scituate Police)

Charge(s) –  OUI Result –Not Guilty Client was involved in motor vehicle accident with a stone wall.  Police arrived and interviewed the client and asked client a few questions.  Client was evaluated by EMS and was cleared.  The officer then administered a one leg stand and 9 step walk and turn test, which the client

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Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys – Because Everyone Makes Mistakes Sometimes

The consumption of alcohol has been around since almost the beginning of time. Even in ancient times wine was a favorite beverage. Alcohol is so popular songs have been written about it. But one thing they didn\’t have back in the days of Roman empires and ruthless kings were automobiles. If one had too much

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Commonwealth v. T.R. – Hingham District Court (Norwell Police)

Charge(s) –  OUI Result –Not Guilty Client was stopped for committing a marked lanes violation.  Client was approached by the officer and observed the usual indicia of alcohol.  The client had made a few wrong turns trying to get home.  Upon being asked by the officer to perform field sobriety tests, the client told the

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