Boston DUI Lawyers Blog

Boston Man Arrested for OUI After Crashing Into Roslindale Home

Published on: April 4, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Aldalberto Gonzalez, 26, of Boston, was arrested on Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges after he allegedly crashed his car into a home in Roslindale last week.

Boston Police Officers responded to the the Roslindale home after the owner was awakened by a car having driven right into the porch of his home. The owner, home with his wife and four kids, were not hurt, though the porch and the supporting beams were damaged.

The driver of the car, Aldaberto Gonzalez, was reportedly already out of his car inspecting the damage when Boston Police Officers arrived. He was reportedly asked to take some Field Sobriety Tests, but he exercised his rights and refused to take any such tests.

Foxboro Doctor Arraigned on Massachusetts OUI Charges in Taunton Court

Published on: April 1, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Dr. Laura D. McLaughlin, 55, of Foxboro, was arraigned in Taunton District Court on several Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges and Assault Charges after leaving an Easton restaurant last weekend.

McLaughlin has been charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and two counts of Assault & Battery on a Police Officer.

According to Easton Police, McLaughlin left a restaurant and struck one car in the parking lot. When police arrested her, she then allegedly bit and kicked the officers when she was being booked at the police station.

Marblehead Man Arraigned in Salem District Court on 2nd Drunk Driving Arrest

Published on: March 31, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Cameron Crandall, 20, of Marblehead, was charged his second Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charge for after allegedly almost striking three cars from Danvers into Salem.

Crandall was arraigned in Salem District Court earlier this week for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, 2nd Subsequent Offense.

According to the Essex County District Attorney’s Office, Salem Police Officers received a call from dispatch to look for a suspected drunk driver operating a Cadillac that was drifting in and out of lanes in Danvers near the Liberty Tree Mall. A man, who apparently continued to follow Crandall, reported that he had been following the car for some time. When Salem Police also saw the car swerve in and out of lanes, Crandall was pulled over.

Braintree Police Charge Brockton Man with 2nd Massachusetts DUI

Published on: March 27, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

James A. Spencer, of Brockton, was arrested this past week by Braintree Police officers on Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges. He was arraigned in Quincy District Court for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, 2nd Subsequent Offense.

According to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office, James Spencer was allegedly stopped early Thursday morning by Braintree Police Officers responded to a report of a vehicle driving erratically and which may have struck the curb several times. Officers then allegedly observed Spencer operating his vehicle at the intersection of Hancock and Plain Street, where the then signaled for him to stop his car.

Braintree Police allegedly observed “possible signs of intoxication” and asked him to perform several Field Sobriety Tests. Because nobody can pass any Field Sobriety Tests in Massachusetts with 100% success, he was placed under arrest for OUI / DUI.

1,000+ DUI Cases Compromised from Miscalibrated Breathalyzer Tests

Published on: March 25, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Police officials in Philadelphia recently acknowledged that miscalibrated Breathalyzer machines had compromised almost 1,200 DUI Charges for the previous year, calling into question most, if not all, of those drunk driving convictions where a Breathalyzer Test was administered.

As a result, the District Attorney’s Offices in Philadelphia will initiate a complete review of all DUI / OUI convictions from September 2009 to November 2009, which is believed to be the time period where the miscalibrated Breathalyzer Tests affected those criminal prosecutions.

The miscalibration of these Breathalyzer Tests exemplifies how susceptible these machines are and illustrates the great importance to Consult with a Boston DUI Lawyer to properly evaluate and defend your Massachusetts DUI / OUI Charges.

Beverly Man Arrested on DUI Charges Following Accidents in Lynnfield & Saugus

Published on: March 24, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Mateusz Chruscicki, 34, was arraigned today in Lynn District Court and charged with several Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges after colliding with several cars on Route 1 in Lynnfield and Saugus.

Chruscicki was charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, Negligent Operating of a Motor Vehicle, Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Leaving the Scene of an Accident Causing Property Damage, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident Causing Personal Injury.

According to the Essex County District Attorney’s Office, several 911 calls were placed reporting that a truck on Route 1 had slammed into several cars and that some of the occupants had suffered injuries.

Westborough Woman Faces 4th Drunk Driving Charge

Published on: March 23, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Karen E. Bleakney, 48, was arrested by Westborough Police Officers last month and charged with Massachusetts OUI Crimes after allegedly crashing her car into a tree in the front yard of a home in Westborough.

Bleakney was arraigned in Westborough District Court and charged with Driving Under the Influence, 4th Subsequent Offense, Operating Under the Influence While License Suspended for Previous Drunk Driving Offense, Negligent Driving, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident After Causing Property Damage.

Following her arraignment, Bleakney was held without bail pending a Dangerousness Hearing.

Massachusetts Truck Driver Arrested for DUI Charge

Published on: March 21, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Paolo Rogerio Bersan, 39, of Everett, was arrested and charged with Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges earlier this month when his truck was pulled over for being in an area over the weight limit.

Berson arraigned in Dedham District Court on Operating a Motor Vehicle After License Suspended for DUI / OUI.

According to the Wellesley Police Department, an officer in the area of Washington Street stopped the truck allegedly driver by Paolo Rogerio Bersan because the area had a weight limit of 5 tons. Besan’s truck was believed to weigh greater than 5 tons, and was eventually weighed and found to be 7.5 tons.

Massachusetts Police Arrest Man Sleeping in Car for DUI / OUI

Published on: March 19, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

Anthony Diamantakis, 34, was arrested this past week on Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges after he was discovered sleeping behind the wheel of his car, and allegedly under the influence.

According to the Stoneham Police Department, officers responded to a parking lot on Audubon Road to investigate a man who had been sitting in his car for a long time. As officers approached the car, they allegedly observed Diamantakis asleep at the wheel of the car, with the engine running.

After waking Diamantakis up and speaking with him, Stoneham Police were somehow able to determine that he was ‘under the influence of alcohol’, despite, it appears, him not performing any Field Sobriety Tests or taking a Breathalyzer Test.

Stoneham Man Putting Gas in His Car Arrested for Drunk Driving

Published on: March 17, 2011 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

William Norris, 53, of Stoneham, was arrested this past week on Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges while he was filling up his car with gas.

According to the Stoneham Police Department, officers alleged observed Norris to be intoxicated when he was filling his car with gas (although they don’t mention what specific details led them to that conclusion). Officers then allowed Norris to enter his car and drive off before pulling him over.

Once stopped by the Stoneham Police on suspicion of drunk driving, Norris denied that he had had anything to drink, but then agreed to perform Field Sobriety Tests. Because NOONE can ever pass 100% ANY Field Sobriety Tests based on the ridiculous and subjective nature of these tests, Norris was arrested for DUI / OUI.