Commonwealth v. C.T. – Boston Municipal Court (State Police)

Charge(s) –  OUI Result –Not Guilty The Client was observed taking an erratic turn coming out of the South Boston Tunnels.  The trooper observed the usual indicia of alcohol upon his approach.  The client’s girlfriend was also inside the vehicle and was able to provide her account of the evening as well.  The trooper asked […]

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Commonwealth v. K.A. – Quincy District Court (Braintree Police)

Charge(s) –  OUI Result –Not Guilty Client was stopped for going through a red light and for speeding over the course of 1 ½ miles.  The officer observed an odor of alcohol, red glassy eyes and the client to exhibit slurred speech.  Based upon these common indicators of consuming alcohol the client was asked to

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Commonwealth v. B.P. – Peabody District Court (Peabody Police)

Charge(s) –  OUI Result –Not Guilty The client was stopped for committing a marked lanes violation around 3 a.m..  The officer inquired of the client about drinking and admitted that he had consumed alcohol earlier in the evening.  The officer made observations about the client and asked him to perform Field Sobriety tests. The officer

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What evidence is required in MA to arrest someone for drunk driving?

ATTORNEY ANSWER: The Officer/Trooper merely needs to establish probable cause, a subjective reason, to believe that someone is operating under the influence of alcohol.  Since the standard is subjective it is a very easy standard to meet as far as the decision to arrest or charge an individual with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol

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