Charge: OUI, Operating to Endanger, Marked Lanes Violation Result: OUI- Not Guilty Client (College Student) was involved in a one car motor vehicle crash. Officers arrived and noted there were four males in the vehicle which appeared to be alert and conscious. As the officer spoke with the client he detected an odor of an […]
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Charge: OUI 3rd Offense, Marked Lanes Violation Result: OUI- Not Guilty Client was stopped by police for driving over a median and into the opposing lane. Officer detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the client’s breath while speaking with him. Officer also observed the client’s eyes to be bloodshot and his
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Charge: OUI 2nd Offense Result: OUI- Not Guilty Client was stopped at a sobriety checkpoint. Officer observed the client’s eyes to be glassy and red and his speech was slurred. Officer also detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the client’s breath. Client admitted to having one beer when asked by the officer.
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Everything you need to know about DUI or OUI Laws in Massachusetts is just a click away. A brush with the law is no joke. With this important information you’ll be better equipped to talk with a lawyer about your next steps.
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Charge: Operating Under the Influence Result: OUI- Dismissed; Cop did not show up Police responded to a report and found the client passed out in his car with the engine running. Officer immediately detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the client’s breath, and observed his eyes to be bloodshot. Client admitted to
Charge: OUI Result: OUI- Not Guilty Client was stopped by police for failing to remain within the marked lane of travel. Officer approached the vehicle and detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the client’s breath when she spoke. Client admitted to having two beers when asked by the officer. Client was
Commonwealth v. L .P. – Brockton District Court– Brockton Police Department Read More »
Charge: Operating Under the Influence Result: OUI- Not Guilty Client was stopped by police for running a red light. Officer approached the vehicle and immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from within the vehicle. Client’s speech was slurred and his movements were slow and fumbled. Officer also observed the client’s eyes to be
Commonwealth v. M.W. – Attleboro District Court– Mansfield Police Department Read More »
In most situations, reporting a DUI to your employer is not obligatory. But it depends on the type of job you have. Many licensed professionals, such as commercial drivers, must report DUIs. A DUI conviction can also be grounds for termination and may affect your ability to get a job in the future.
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Major changes are coming to Massachusetts criminal justice law thanks to the MA Criminal Justice Reform Act. OUI and DUI laws will be getting tougher for repeat offenders. There’s plenty to read up on even if it’s your first brush with DUI crimes.
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Although drunk driving laws vary from state to state, police use standardized field sobriety tests (FSTs) to obtain probable cause and evidence of driver intoxication. Non-standardized field sobriety tests have not been validated by the NHTSA.
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