Commonwealth v. G.D. – Boston Municipal Court (MA State Police)

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Charge(s) – OUI, Disorderly Conduct, Resist Arrest, Leave Scene of Property Damage, License not in Possession, State Highway-Traffic Violation Result: OUI – Dismissed Client was stopped by Massachusetts State Police in Boston after leaving the scene of an accident. When asked if she had been involved in an accident she stated she had not. Client

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Commonwealth v. C.T. – Springfield District Court (West Springfield Police Department)

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Charge(s) – OUI 4th Offense Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client was stopped by West Sprinfield MA police after making a prohibited U-turn. Officer approached the vehicle and detected a strong odor of alcohol when speaking with the client. Officer also observed the client’s eyes to be red and glossy and her speech was slightly

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Commonwealth v. G.D. – Plymouth District Court (Marshfield Police Department)

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Charge(s) – OUI, Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client as stopped by Marshfield MA police after his vehicle was observed to have crossed over the double yellow line and nearly colliding with a marked police cruiser. Officer approached the vehicle and detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverage when speaking

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Background Checks for Uber and Lyft Drivers in Massachusetts

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A new state background check for infractions that range from license suspensions to violent crimes has affected more than 8,000 Uber and Lyft drivers throughout Massachusetts. The state reviewed the criminal and driving records of drivers and disqualified hundreds for having serious crimes on their record, while others were disqualified for less serious issues. If

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Commonwealth v. J.H. – Falmouth District Court (Bourne Police Department)

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Charge(s) – OUI, Alcohol in Motor Vehicle, Speeding Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client was stopped by Bourne police after spotted speeding. Officer approached the vehicle and detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from within. Officer observed the client to be be very sweaty and his eyes were glassy and blood shot. Client appeared

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Commonwealth v. V.S. – Malden District Court (Medford State Police)

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Charge(s) – OUI, Lights Violation, Alcohol in MV, License not in Possession Result: OUI – Not Guilty Client was stopped by State Police in Medford MA when his vehicle was spotted traveling without headlights illuminated. Client was unable to produce a license and registration when asked. Officer detected an overwhelming odor of alcoholic beverage emanating

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I\’ve Been Charged with a DUI – What Will Happen to My Driver\’s License?

DUI Attorney Joseph J Higgins Blog /

If you have recently been charged with an OUI here in Massachusetts, you are most likely facing some sort of license suspension. The duration of that suspension will depend on the particulars of your case, but are largely influenced by your prior OUI history (if any) and whether you took or refused the breath test.

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