Posts Tagged ‘Police Officer’

Charged with OUI.

Kathleen Day, 52, of 18 Downing St. had alcohol on her breath, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. Her performance on field sobriety tests and other police observations resulted in her being charged with operating under the influence of alcohol (second offense), failure to stop for a police officer and marked lanes violation

An OUI offense is a very serious crime in OUI.

The SRIS Law Group Massachusetts OUI attorneys can defend you against any type of OUI charge.

Our Massachusetts OUI lawyers have the experience to defend you against any type of OUI charge.

Contact a SRIS Law Group Massachusetts OUI lawyer in Massachusetts.

Post to Twitter

Massachusetts OUI/DUI Field Sobriety Tests & Defenses

FORMER PROSECUTORS

If you are stopped for a DUI/OUI in Massachusetts, a police officer may have you perform a variety of field sobriety tests that are commonly administered when stopped for suspicion of DUI or OUI. 

Field sobriety tests are not a 100% accurate and can be administered incorrectly by a police officer.  If you have been arrested for an OUI/DUI charge in Massachusetts, it is crucial that you contact a Massachusetts OUI/DUI defense lawyer to defend you.  

Some of the different factors that can affect your performance during a field sobriety test are:
• Language problems resulting in an inability to follow orders
• Dizziness
• Balance problems
• Fear
• Medical problems
• Age
• Type of footwear

Keep in mind that the above factors can significantly affect your performance of a field sobriety test.  Also, how well a Massachusetts police officer administers the test can affect the outcome of the field sobriety tests.  If the police office acts aggressively and frightens the individual, then this too can cause the test results. 

The most frequently administered field sobriety tests are:
• Reciting the alphabet
• Standing on one foot while counting
• Walking in a straight line
• Touching a finger to the nose
• Horizontal gaze nystagmus
• Nine-step heel-to-toe and turn

Contact a Massachusetts DUI Defense Lawyer

If you have been arrested and charged with a Massachusetts OUI/DUI due to the administration of field sobriety tests, it is crucial that you enlist the help of a Massachusetts OUI/DUI who knows and understands the flaws associated with a field sobriety test.  Since the pass/fail aspect of field sobriety tests are highly subjective, an experienced Massachusetts DUI attorney will be able to bring to the court’s attention the flaws of the field sobriety tests.

Contact a SRIS Law Group Massachusetts OUI lawyer to discuss your case.
We have offices in Boston & Cambridge to better serve you.

Post to Twitter

Trial court properly denied defendant’s motion to suppress evidence in a trial for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, under Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90, § 24; a police officer was justified in stopping defendant under the emergency exception to the warrant requirement, based on an anonymous tip concerning a drunk driver.

An OUI offense is a very serious crime in Massachusetts.

The SRIS Law Group Massachusetts OUI attorneys can defend you against any type of OUI charge.

Our Massachusetts OUI lawyers have the experience to defend you against any type of OUI charge.

Contact a SRIS Law Group Massachusetts OUI lawyer in Massachusetts.

Post to Twitter

Jury instruction, required at time of defendant’s trial for driving under the influence that advised jury of police officer’s obligation to offer breathalyzer test, did not waive her right to prevent introduction of her refusal to take the test.

An OUI offense is a very serious crime in Massachusetts.

The SRIS Law Group Massachusetts OUI attorneys can defend you against any type of OUI charge.

Our Massachusetts OUI lawyers have the experience to defend you against any type of OUI charge.

Contact a SRIS Law Group Massachusetts OUI lawyer in Massachusetts.

Post to Twitter

Dismissal of a complaint against defendant for drunk driving was improper as defendant’s arrest outside the jurisdiction of the arresting officer was lawful where the police officer had reason to suspect that defendant was committing an offense.

An OUI offense is a very serious crime in Massachusetts.

The SRIS Law Group Massachusetts OUI attorneys can defend you against any type of OUI charge.

Our Massachusetts OUI lawyers have the experience to defend you against any type of OUI charge.

Contact a SRIS Law Group Massachusetts OUI lawyer in Massachusetts.

Post to Twitter

In December, a Virginia Beach police officer’s career ended after he was convicted of drunken driving.

An OUI offense is a very serious crime in Massachusetts.

The SRIS Law Group Massachusetts OUI attorneys can defend you against any type of OUI charge.

Our Massachusetts OUI lawyers have the experience to defend you against any type of OUI charge.

Contact a SRIS Law Group Massachusetts OUI lawyer in Massachusetts.

Post to Twitter

Man charged with OUI

Following a motor vehicle stop, police arrested a 44-year-old Marlborough man. Clinton W. DeForest Jr., 10 Priscilla Drive, was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor and failing to stop for a police officer.

An OUI offense is a very serious crime.

The SRIS Law Group Massachusetts OUI attorneys can defend you against any type of OUI charge.

Our Massachusetts OUI lawyers have the experience to defend you against any type of OUI charge.

Contact a SRIS Law Group Massachusetts OUI lawyer in Massachusetts.

Post to Twitter

Clinton W. DeForest, charged with operating a vehicle under the influence

Clinton W. DeForest Jr., 10 Priscilla Drive, was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor and failing to stop for a police officer.

An OUI offense is a very serious crime.

The SRIS Law Group Massachusetts OUI attorneys can defend you against any type of OUI charge.

Our Massachusetts OUI lawyers have the experience to defend you against any type of OUI charge.

Contact a SRIS Law Group Massachusetts OUI lawyer in Massachusetts.

Post to Twitter

8:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight
SRIS Law Group Offices

MA Offices: Boston & Cambridge

Contact Us
First Name:
Last Name:
Email @:
Phone #:
Message: or call us 1.888.437.7747 Click To Chat
 
Courts We Cover

Middlesex County, MA
Worcester County, MA
Essex County, MA
Suffolk County, MA
Norfolk County, MA
Bristol County, MA
Plymouth County, MA
Hampden County, MA
Barnstable County, MA
Hampshire County, MA
Berkshire County, MA
Franklin County, MA
Duke County, MA
Boston
Greater Boston Metro Area
Newburyport, MA
Peabody, MA

Helping Clients In

Middlesex County, MA
Worcester County, MA
Essex County, MA
Suffolk County, MA
Norfolk County, MA
Bristol County, MA
Plymouth County, MA
Hampden County, MA
Barnstable County, MA
Hampshire County, MA
Berkshire County, MA
Franklin County, MA
Duke County, MA
Boston
Greater Boston Metro Area
Newburyport, MA
Peabody, MA