Did you get convicted of, or plead guilty to, an OUI because of a breath test that was considered accurate and reliable? We can help!
If you were convicted, or plead guilty, to an OUI because of a breath test that was considered accurate and reliable, call us now! Attorney Vaillancourt was counsel to Evando Ananias, and one of the five lead attorneys, in the consolidated litigation that proved breath test machines cannot be trusted. This landmark case will affect the lives of so many people, just like you. Call Attorney Vaillancourt now to begin the process of taking back the justice you lost when pleading or being found guilty!
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Abrupt Turn, Near Collision, Bloodshot Eyes, Unruly Passenger...
On a cold night in March, officer observes client make an abrupt turn across two lanes of traffic, almost striking another vehicle before entering the parking lot of a local pharmacy. He detects a strong odor of alcohol coming from her person, and client’s eyes appear bloodshot and glassy. She states she just had one glass of wine with dinner and then agrees to perform Field Sobriety Tests and on the condition that she be allowed to remove her high heels. The officer concludes that she failed the HGN Test and asks client is she would submit to a Portable Breath Test (PBT). After she refuses, he goes on to administer the One Leg Stand Test before placing her under arrest. A passenger in the vehicle is then placed into Protective Custody due to his level of intoxication. Defense prepares to demonstrate at trial that the results of the field sobriety tests are of little value in light of client’s physical condition, the location and the weather at the time. Negotiations result in an admission to a reduced charge.
VERDICT: DWI COMPLAINT DISMISSED
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Marked Lanes Violations, Designated Driver, HGN Test...
Client is stopped after officer observes him drift into the breakdown lane of the highway and then straddle the line before drifting back across the first travel lane before straddling the line between lanes one and two. Client denies drinking when asked and explains that he was the designated driver, returning from a night out with his girlfriend. Officer says he could smell the odor of alcohol “masked by a sweet fragrance.” Client is asked of he would submit to a Portable Breath Test (PBT) and/or Field Sobriety Tests, and declines the breath test but does agree to perform the road-side FSTs. Officer administers the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test (HGN), the Walk and Turn test, and the One Leg Stand Test, and then forms the opinion that client is impaired. Client then admits to having a few rum-and-cokes earlier int he evening. Through cross-examination at a pre-trial hearing, the defense demonstrates that the officer’s administration of the HGN test failed to comply with his training in many respects. Subsequent negotiations results in a reduction of the charges.
VERDICT: DWI COMPLAINT DISMISSED
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