Sample Drunk Driving Cases Handled by
Matthew B. Nichols
Case 9:
State v. M.B.
Offense: Operating Under the Influence-Refusal
(OUI, DUI, DWI)
Maximum Sentence: 364 days in jail (minimum
48 hours in jail, 90-day license suspension, $400 fine)
Synopsis: Client was observed operating
erratically (hitting snow bank) and without plate lights.
Client had slurred speech and failed all field sobriety
tests badly. The state called two police officers. The defense
called Client and his friend.
Verdict: Not guilty.
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