Arizona Linebacker Joey Porter was charged with DUI in California. According to news accounts, Porters friend was pulled over outside a Taco Bell when Porter pulled up to the scene. The officer requested Porter's license he refused to turn it over and rolled up the window. When the police officer tried to reach in, Porter slapped the officer's hand away. The officer grabbed Porter's arm and a confrontation ensued between Porter and the officer. Porter was charged with DUI, assault and battery on a police officer and resisting arrest.
In some Massachusetts DUI arrests, a OUI charge may arise from a confrontation with the officer. In Porter's case, it is unclear whether Porter was charged with DUI in retaliation for his confrontation with the police officer. It is unclear from the news accounts what evidence the police have that Porter was under the influence of alcohol. It does not appear that Porter drove erratically and in many cases with a confrontation with a police officer field sobriety tests are generally not given. An OUI lawyer in Massachusetts may defend a case like Porter's by trying to argue to the jury that although confrontation with the officer, the client was not under the influence of alcohol.
Michael DelSignore is a DUI lawyer in Massachusetts representing clients charged with DUI throughout Massachusetts, including Quincy, Dedham, Brockton and Attleboro District courts. Attorney DelSignore is a member of the National College of DUI defense and is dedicated to the providing vigorous DUI defense. Call today, 508-455-4755 to discuss your case or send an email through this website.
