Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, Second Offense; Plymouth District Court; Commonwealth v. S.F.; March 19, 2026

A Trooper with the Massachusetts State Police pulled the Defendant over for driving with a suspended license. During the course of the interaction, the Trooper observed the Defendant to have a strong odor of alcohol about her person and present with heavy, bloodshot, and glassy eyes. The Defendant had difficult communicating with the Trooper, failed to comply with a request to stay inside of the car, and presented as extremely unsteady on her feet. Ultimately, the Trooper 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 barracks for processing. 

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

In addition, Attorney Ciraulo filed a motion to restore the Defendant's license, argued that the Defendant did not pose a threat to public safety, and successfully vacated a three year license suspension. 

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