Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol; Dudley District Court; Commonwealth v. R.W.; April 15, 2025

While patrolling Route 90 WB (Massachusetts Turnpike) in Charlton, a Massachusetts State Trooper came upon an SUV parked in the break down lane. The Trooper pulled behind the SUV, approached the operator, and observed him to smell strongly of alcohol, have blood shot and glassy eyes, and speak with slurred speech. In addition, the Defendant was unsteady on his feet and was unable to successfully complete any of the so-called field sobriety tests.  The investigating officer formed the opinion the Defendant was under the influence of alcohol and the Defendant was placed under arrest, handcuffed, searched, and transported back to the station for processing.

Notwithstanding all of the above, Attorney Ciraulo was able to rebut the opinion of the arresting officer and challenge the state of the evidence. Ultimately, Attorney Ciraulo was able defeat the allegations against the Defendant, the Commonwealth was unable to meet the heavy standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, and the Defendant was found Not Guilty after trial.

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