A Norwell, Massachusetts bartender, Christina Porter was charged with a Massachusetts OUI after being involved in an accident. It appears from the Patriot Ledger news account that she drifted off of the road and was involved in a serious accident.
While the details of how the police arrived at the Massachusetts DUI charge are unclear from the news account, in many accident cases the police have very little evidence other than the fact that an accident occurred. In most accident cases, field sobriety tests are not performed, meaning that the primary evidence will be based on the officer observations of the driver's speech and coordination. Often, the Commonwealth will attempt to obtain hospital medical records revealing the drivers blood alcohol level. Accident cases can be complex for the Commonwealth to prove because at trial they will need the correct hospital personnel present to have the records admitted into evidence.
Those charged with DUI in Massachusetts involving an accident should call Attorney DelSignore. Accident cases are more difficult for the Commonwealth to prove than may be apparent. Attorney DelSignore can explain your defenses and the consequences of your cases at a free consultation. Attorney DelSignore regularly practices in the Quincy, Brockton, Dedham and Attleboro District Courts.
