Hingham police stopped and arrested a Brockton, Massachusetts man, Dennis Benoit for OUI. According to the news account, a Hingham police officer saw Benoit driving with a headlight out. The officer turned around and began following Benoit and claims to have witnessed him swerve and nearly strike a telephone pole.
Benoit's DUI lawyer will want to view the scene, photograph and perhaps video tape the roadway. It is common for police officers to claim that a DUI suspect almost struck an object. However, many roads are extremely narrow, or have conditions that if shown to the officer through a picture, video or goggle map, undermine the officer's claim at trial.
While the officer also noticed damage to Benoit's car, it does not appear that the police ever witnessed Benoit being involved in an accident and nor does it appear as though there is evidence of when the accident occurred. Accordingly, if the driving observations can be undermined through a careful investigation, the defendant's lawyer will have a better opportunity to obtain an acquittal at trial.
Attorney DelSignore defends motorists charged with a Massachusetts OUI/DUI charge and appears in courts throughout the State and has three separate office locations in Attleboro, Stoughton and New Bedford. You can reach Attorney DelSignore any time at 508-455-4755 or 781-686-5924 or by using the contact form on this site.
