In a Massachusetts OUI case, an important issue is the reason that the officer has for stopping your car. Common reasons for officers to justify a traffic stop, include, weaving, going over the fog line or breakdown lane line, crossing the double yellow line and almost striking an object. This list of driving clues is set forth in the Police Training manual on how to investigate DUI cases.
A recent study reveals numerous factors that could explain poor driving. For women, children in the car ranked as the number one cause of distraction, while putting on make up and playing with the radio were the next two top causes of distraction. For the men, eating and drinking while driving was a common cause of distraction while driving. The purpose of the study was to show that more than just sending text messages and cell phone use can distract a driver.
In a Massachusetts OUI case, evidence of eating or drinking, sending text messages or other cause of distraction may explain poor driving as being caused by these factors rather than alcohol. A good Massachusetts DUI lawyer will attempt to minimize or explain away poor driving. Many times this is accomplished by putting out the numerous thing that the driver did correctly. However, in some cases, the driver may have an explain for poor driving that would be credible before a jury or judge.
