Victories

Not Guilty After Trial – Operating Under the Influence Second Offense

Our client was charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol – 2nd Offense in Massachusetts. A conviction for OUI in Massachusetts can result in a license suspension, possible probation, a potential criminal conviction, possible jail time, alcohol programming and fines and fees. OUI – 2nd Offense has a mandatory 2 year license suspension associated with it.

Our client decided to take the case to trial. At the trial, the prosecution had to bring in witnesses to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. There are three elements the prosecution must prove for an OUI: operation, public way and impairment. In this case, we made an issue out of impairment. The prosecution presented the State Trooper as a witness, and we cross examined him to show facts that showed our client was not impaired. In addition, we called our own witness to testify about our client’s sobriety.

At the conclusion of the trial, our client was found Not Guilty.

Practice area(s): Criminal Defense

David Ellison

Attorney David Ellison is the Founding Attorney of Ellison Law LLC.

Allyson Quay

Attorney Allyson Quay is an Associate Attorney for Ellison Law LLC.

Laurie Ellison

Laurie Ellison is the Operations Manager for Ellison Law LLC. She is a Certified Public Accountant.