Client smelled of alcohol, had glassy bloodshot eyes and admitted drinking 4 beers an hour ago. He was shaking badly during the sobriety tests and as a result was arrested. He failed both breath tests over limit at .09 and .10 but could not accept a CWOF due to his job so we fought. On the Motions date, the cops were not summonsed so I asked the Judge to mark the Docket "No further continuances." On the 2nd Motions date, the breathalyzer operator could not attend and the DA asked for yet a third date. I argued vigorously against giving the Commonwealth 3 bites at the apple and the second judge agreed. Case dismissed.

Two detectives came upon Greg having fallen off his motorcycle. A third officer arrived. They all concluded he was under the influence and arrested him for OUI. They reported an odor of alcohol, glassy, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and unsteadiness on his feet.  

"Joe was attentive and answered all my questions. He paid attention to the smallest details. He fought hard to get a copy of my booking video which basically got me acquitted. He even convinced one of the toughest judges in the state to restore my license immediately. I was told she never does that."

See judge's order restoring license.

Client was seen swerving in his lane for two miles, had slurred speech and bloodshot, glassy eyes.  He admitted to drinking and had an open container of beer in the console clearly visible to the officer.  He was unsteady on his feet getting out of the car and had to place his hand on the car to keep his balance. Plus, there was a strong odor of alcohol about hs person. The booking video showed him swaying at points and with slurred speech as well. Not guilty at bench trial.

Allison was seen by cop driving 80 mph and swerving from lane to lane. First she admitted to 2 beers then to 4. At trial, I stressed that she pulled over immediately and completely in the breakdown lane, showed no issues with her fine motor skills retrieving her license and registration, no difficulties exiting car and walking to front and did OK on the field tests considering it was 1 AM on the side of a major highway in 35 degree weather.

"Both Joe and James put my mind at ease from the very beginning. They were always available to answer questions and give me guidance, no matter how late I got home from work. They gave me solid advice and helped me make all the right decisions. Should I plead guilty or go to trial? Should I choose judge or a jury trial? They were right about everything."

At 2 am, cop saw client, a second offender, making multiple “rapid swerving movements from centerline to fog line”. After stopping her, he detected an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. A 3-4 years old child was asleep in the back seat. The two balancing tests “indicated impairment” and on the alphabet she finished with “X.W.Y.V.”  Charged with 2nd offense child endangerment while OUI, she faced a mandatory 6 months to 3 years in jail which would have to be served consecutively to any other sentence for the OUI 2nd offense. After trial, she was found not guilty of both charges and the judge allowed our motion to restore her license and reverse her three-year refusal suspension.

Although he failed the sobriety tests, B.P. wisely refused the breathalyzer at the station. The RMV suspended him for 3 years. We went to the Boston RMV to fight this for him and ultimately appealed it to a judge in court who overturned the three-year suspension.

Result: No 2 year license loss or "ignition interlock device" required.

Facing his 2nd offense, client was stopped at a drunk driving road block and registered an over limit.16 Breathalyzer –twice the legal limit. At my Motion to Suppress, I argued that the roadblock did not comply with the very strict guidelines set up by the Supreme Judicial Court for the operation of roadblocks. The Judge agreed and threw the case out of Court.

I called and spoke to 3 DWI Lawyers recommended by the Massachusetts Bar Lawyer Referral Service and didn’t like any of them. I then called 2 additional lawyers I found on the internet and didn’t like them either. They all seemed incompetent or interested only in how fast I could send them money. I eventually realized that I needed to hire somebody that specializes in OUI cases. The problem was I live in LA, and there was no one I knew in MA to call to ask for references. I wanted to find out who the best MA OUI attorney was, so I computer searched - MA OUI reviews. That’s when I saw Joe's website. I read every single review, all written by his former clients all talking about what a great job he did.

I’m writing this now to say what a wonderful job he did for me also. In addition to the phone calls, he emailed me numerous times to keep me updated on my case. It would be my pleasure to tell you more about this outstanding Mass. DUI Lawyer.

Email cabana62055@mypacks.net with questions or let me know the best time to call you back.

Thank you again, Joe.   E.J.

"My prior OUI was 20 years previously but it was still my 2nd offense. Under the new law, I was entitled to be treated as a first offender once again. The Judge had evidently not heard of the new law and wasn't willing to do this. Joe reached into his briefcase and handed the Judge a copy of the new law and a recent case directly on point. After reading these, the Judge realized he was mistaken and did exactly what Joe asked for.

“I have genuine admiration for his arguments, his zeal, and his intellect.”