Judge Rules that Breath Tests Results Cannot Currently Be Admitted – What These Means for OUI Defendants
Background In 2011, Massachusetts police departments began using the Draeger 9510 breathalyzer machine to measure the blood alcohol content (“BAC”) of people arrested for drunk driving. At that time, the...
Worcester: OUI: Not Guilty
Summary of Facts: Our client was stopped for a minor traffic violation when driving home from a wedding. The officer questioned him and observed signs that he believed indicated impairment...
South Boston: OUI: Dismissed
Summary of Facts: Our client was travelling home with multiple passengers and was involved in a minor motor vehicle accident. Our client was suspected of OUI and given a number...
Gloucester: 1st Offense OUI: Not Guilty
Summary of Facts: Our client was pulled over on his way home from a concert at Fenway Park in Boston after an observed traffic violation. He was stopped within blocks...
Seabrook, NH: DWI: Dismissed
Summary of Facts: Our client was involved in a minor motor vehicle accident while driving through New Hampshire on the way to Massachusetts. When police arrived on the scene, our...
Lynn: 2nd Offense OUI: Dismissed
Summary of Facts: Our client was stopped at a roadblock on a major Massachusetts highway. After performing Field Sobriety Tests, our client was given a breathalyzer test and recorded a...
Warrant Required for Forced DUI Blood Draw, Supreme Court Rules
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling recently that reinforces the rights of people stopped by police on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. On April 17, 2013,...
Lower Alcohol Limit for Massachusetts OUI: Probably Not Anytime Soon
Each state has the authority to write and enforce its own criminal laws; however, this does not mean that the Federal government cannot make recommendations and push states to make...