North Adams – OUI 2nd – Not Guilty Jury Trial
October 2022
Client was stopped at 2:00 am for a suspected expired license. At trial officer stated client had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, smelled strongly of alcohol and was clumsy and lethargic. Client was ordered to exit the car and perform two field sobriety tests. The officer testified that the client was unable to follow instructions and failed both tests. Client was placed under arrest and officer stated client became verbally abusive and berated him for the entire ride to the station. At trial Attorney Gaudreau was able to show through cross examination that the client's driving did not indicate impairment in anyway and that their performance or the tests was reasonable for a person who had a full work day and was exhausted and nervous. The jury returned a not guilty verdict.
Practice area(s): DUI / DWI
Court: Northern Berkshire District Court
