Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol; Taunton District Court; Commonwealth v. C.V.; August 22, 2026

Seekonk Police Officers executed a motor vehicle stop after conducting a query of the Defendant's license plate and learning that the motor vehicle registration was revoked. The officers immediately observed a strong odor of alcohol about the Defendant as well as bloodshot and glassy eyes and slurred speech. The Defendant had difficulty producing the vehicle registration and presented as confused. The Defendant first denied consuming alcohol, then stated he had a few, and thereafter admitted to having five or six drinks at an engagement party. The Officers formed the opinion that the Defendant was intoxicated and placed him under arrest. 

Notwithstanding all of the above, Attorney Ciraulo was able to rebut the opinion of the arresting officers, 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.

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