DUI Case Results

Quincy District Court: 1st offense OUI not guilty after trial after arrest by the Massachusetts State Police In this matter, the defendant was arrested by the Massachusetts State police and was alleged to have failed field sobriety tests as well as displayed signs of impairment. At trial, Attorney DelSignore pointed out that the signs of impairment that the officers observed could have been explained but a number of factors unrelated to alcohol. Further, in this case, there was on evidence of unsafe driving which was stressed as a major reason for doubt in the case. After trial, the defendant was found not guilty of OUI.

Attleboro District Court: 1st offense OUI after an arrest by the Mansfield Police Department not guilty after trial. In this matter, our client who worked in the restaurant industry was charged with OUI. At DelSignore Law, we take great pride in helping people in the restaurant business, such as cooks and waiters and waitresses as my Grandmother spent her entire life as a waitress in various Italian restaurants.

In this matter, the defendant was stopped for going about double the speed limit. In this case, the defendant allegedly failed field sobriety tests and almost fell down. At trial, Attorney DelSignore pointed out that the defendant did many things correctly and that his mistake did not seem constant with alcohol given that he did not have balance issues at any other point during the encounter. After trial, the defendant was fount not guilty.

Wareham District Court: 1st offense OUI with accident In this case, our client had a first offense OUI and we were able to prevent any criminal complaint from issuing and our client avoided having an OUI charge on their record after a clerk magistrate hearing. This was a great result for the client.

Attleboro District Court: Military Veteran Receives Dismissal of his case under the Brave Act In this case, out client was charged with OUI by the Massachusetts State Police Foxboro Barracks. he was involved in an accident but had military service. Based on his military service, Attorney DelSignore submitted a request for a Diversion under the Brave Act to the Court. A division of an OUI charge is not required but within the discretion of the Court. In this case, our client complied with all of the treatment requirements and we were able to convince the judge to dismiss the case, avoiding even the entry of an OUI charge on the defendant’s record as it was dismissed prior to arraignment.

Milford District Court: OUI Drugs arrest by the Bellingham Police Department dismissed. In this case our client was charged with OUI drugs after an accident. Attorney DelSignore was able to discuss the case with the Milford District Attorney and resolve the case with a dismissal of the OUI drugs charged in exchange for a plea on the negligent operation charge. A resolution like this generally requires our client to follow our advice regarding getting alcohol and or drug treatment early on in the process. This client listened to our instructions and was able to get the help he needed and the District Attorney was willing to go along with our resolutions of the case.

Peabody District Court: 1st Offense OUI not guilty after trial after client found asleep behind the wheel In this case, our client was a professional with a great career and got charged with an OUI after being found asleep behind the wheel. This is a type of case that Attorney DelSignore and DelSignore Law had had great success with over the years. There are several types of sleeping in the car cases. This was a situation where the client was found in a safe place. Attorney DeSignore was able to argue that it is equally likely that that the defendant was sleeping as a result of being tired as from alcohol. In a criminal case, if you can show that the judge or jury cannot tell whether the impairment is from alcohol, it can lead to reasonable doubt. In this case, Attorney DelSignore showed a video of the booking where the client did not seem impaired and argued that the field sobriety tests were inconsistent with impairment. Our client was found not guilty after trial.

Lynn District Court: Brave Act Brockton District Court: 2nd Offense arrest from the Bridgewater Police Department not guilty after trial

In this case, our client was stopped for an OUI after a report of driving erratically by a civilian. This is a very common situation in OUI arrests. The witness testified at trial as to the reason she called the police on our client. The officer did not see any independent traffic infraction. When the officer cannot verify the witness statement, it can help limit the damage caused by by the 911 caller. Whenever there is a civilian calling the police on our client, is key to try to minimize the impact and turn to the stronger points of our defense. In this case, the witnesses description was not as damaging as Attorney DelSignore has heard in other cases. In closing argument, he pointed that out to attempt to show perhaps the witness was quick to call the police and did not see a major infraction. Additionally, Attorney DelSignore emphasized that the client’s performance on the field sobriety tests was inconsistent with impairment.

Our client in this case could have received a Cahill disposition which we explain throughout this website, where since she refused she can get back on the road with an interlock device. However, the interlock requirement is for 5 years. That can be a major burden; this was a winnable case and our client agreed with our approach to take the cases to trial.

A key part of the case was that Attorney DelSignore was able to get evidence excluded at a motion to suppress hearing; this made the case take longer, but was very critical to securing a not guilty verdict at trial.

Ayer District Court: 2nd offense OUI arrest by the Pepperell Police Department not guilty after trial In this case, our client was arrested for OUI after a 911 call from a civilian complaining about his driving. At trial, Attorney DelSignore was able to cast doubt on whether the caller identified the correct vehicle. Additionally, Attorney DelSignore found issues with the reliability of the field sobriety tests. As a result, the client was found not guilty after trial.

Ayer District: 1st offense OUI arrest by the Ayer Police case dismissed In this case, Attorney DelSignore was able to have this case dismissed on the day of trial after an accident and failed breath test. The client avoided an OUI conviction and any further loss of license as a result of the arrest.

Stoughton District Court: OUI 2nd offense dismissed. In this case, Attorney DelSignore was able to get a second offense OUI dismissed on the trial date. The dismissal of the case allowed Attorney DelSignore to obtain a reinstatement of his client license without an interlock device as a second offense requires a mandatory interlock upon conviction.

Woburn District: 1st Offense OUI not guilty after trial—Kim

Woburn District: 2nd offense OUI not guilty after trial, Santino

Fall River District Court: In this case, we were able to obtain a dismissal of an OUI case for a military veteran under the Brave Act, which allows an OUI offense to be diverted from prosecution under certain circumstances.

Marlboro District Court: 1st Offense OUI not guilty after trial after an arrest by the Hudson Police Department

Dedham District Court: 1st Offense OUI by the State Police not guilty after trial after one car accident In this case, our client was involved in a one car accident and arrested for OUI by the State police. Our client was exceptionally nervous about whether to resolve the case or go to trial. He listened to Attorney DelSignore advice that a trial would be in his best interest given his concerns about how a plea would impact his employment. After trial, Attorney DelSignore discredited the reliability of the field sobriety tests and the officer’s opinion that the defendant was impaired and the client was found not guilty after trial.

Wareham District Court: In this, matter, we obtain a diversion of Criminal charges based on the Brave Act where our client was found to meet the qualification of the law. As a result, his OUI offense was dismissed.

Lawrence District Court: 1st Offense OUI by the State Police for Sales Professional not guilty after trial In this case, our client was arrested for OUI by the State police after leaving a birthday party. The client had a terrific job as a sales professional that required frequent travel. At trial, Attorney DelSignore was able to minimize the testimony about the alleged erratic driving and was able to point out that the field tests did not show impairment. After trials the defendant was found not guilty. This was a terrific case result preserving our client’s ability to continue his employment without any further set back.

Fall River District Court: Motion for new trial allowed vacating prior OUI offense

Wareham District Court: Motion to vacate prior OUI offense allowed In this case, our client came to us with a second offense OUI. DelSignore Law was able to vacate the prior OUI offense, reducing the clients 2nd offense to a first offense and removing the severe penalties for breath test refusal as a result of having the prior conviction vacated. If you took a breath test between, 2011-2019, you may be able to have DelSignore Law vacate your prior offense as we successfully did in this case.

Brighton District Court: 1st offense OUI arrest by the State Police, case dismissed on the trial date

Wrentham District Court: 1st Offense OUI for client with Rhode Island license and looking at longer RI suspension for conviction, not guilty after trial

Brockton District Court: 4th Offense OUI dismissed after the Commonwealth unable to admit blood test into evidence

Westboro District Court: 1st offense OUI arrest by the Southboro Police Department not guilty after trial and immediate threat suspension vacated. In this case, our client was arrested for OUI by the Southboro Police. He also received an immediate threat suspension taking him off of the road while the case was pending. Attorney DelSignore was able to get a fast trial date where the client was found not guilty and took the matter before the Appeals Board to remove the immediate threat suspension.

Uxbridge District Court: 2nd offense OUI arrest by the Sutton Police Department with breath test .16 not guilty after trial In this case, our client was stopped for alleged erratic driving by the Sutton Police Department. The client agreed to take a breath test; Attorney DelSignore challenged the accuracy of the test and reliability of the methods used to administer the test. The judge allowed the motion to exclude the breath test. At trial, Attorney DelSignore argued there the evidence failed to establish that the defendant was impaired beyond a reasonable doubt. This argument was successful and the defendant was found not guilty.

Dudley District Court: 2nd offense not guilty after trial after an arrest by the State police

Nantucket District Court: 1st offense OUI arrest by the Nantucket Police Department results in the OUI being dismissed and the client admitting to negligent operation

Westboro District Court: 1st Offense OUI not guilty after trial. (Anderson)

Stoughton District Court: 1st Offense OUI not guilty after trial after an arrest by the State police In this case, our client was arrested for OUI after being stopped by the State police. She was alleged to have driven erratically by the officer and failed field sobriety tests. At trial, Attorney DelSignore pointed out that other factors may impact a client performance on field sobriety tests. In this case, there was evidence our client was very nervous. A judge or jury can give any weight deemed appropriate to field sobriety tests; in this case, the field sobriety tests were not conclusive as Attorney DelSignore argued and the defendant was found not guilty after trial.