As a Massachusetts OUI attorney, I was interested in this story about a Kingston man who allegedly ran a red light and found himself in potentially serious legal trouble. According to the Pembroke Express, Robert Costello, 31, was stopped by the police at 12:28 a.m. on Thursday, March 18, for running a red light after Route 3's southbound exit ramp. Costello is said to have then made a left turn into the left lane instead of the right lane of Oak Street. State police had reported that a crash had just occurred on Route 3. The officer who stopped Costello saw that his car had no right front tire and that severe damage had been done to that side. That officer matched Costello's car to the description of the one in the Route 3 accident. He pleaded not guilty in Plymouth District Court and is due to return for a pretrial hearing on April 21.
The article leaves out many important details about this incident. We do not know whether a field sobriety test was administered, or what police say they observed when they interacted with Costello. He was charged with OUI second offense, failure to stop for police, a marked lanes violation and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. In a Massachusetts DUI with evidence of poor driving, it is important for a Plymouth, Massachusetts OUI lawyer to point out normal interaction that the motorists has with the officer, evidence of good balance and coordination and mental alertness.
If you are in a situation like Costello's, please call attorney Michael DelSignore as soon as possible. He offers free consultations to potential clients, to help them learn how to defend themselves against drunk driving charges. You can meet with him at his offices in Stoughton or Attleboro, you can call 781-686-5924, or you can send an email.
