Local Business Owner Found Not Guilty of OUI After Trial

On March 17, 2018 a Holliston, Massachusetts police officer observed a car being driven by the defendant driving 64 in a 35 mph zone. A stop was effectuated. When the officer approached the car he detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle. The defendant, a local business owner, had difficulty responding to the officer’s commands. He also admitted to drinking some beers. The defendant intelligently refused to perform any field sobriety tests and refused the breathalyzer test. He was arrested and booked. The man was charged with negligent operation and OUI, all in violation of G.L. c. 90 Section 24. The officers said that during the booking process and upon his arrest he was unsteady on his feet, had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and a disheveled appearance. Our office scheduled a quick trial date. Today, after trial the defendant was found not guilty.

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