Attorney Jeffrey M. Miller's Legal Cases

DUI and DWI

OUI/DWI, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle

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OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY

The client was charged with Operating Under the Influence of Liquor, second offense and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. The government alleged the client was involved in an accident with a USP ... S truck as the truck pulled away from the curb after collecting the mail. The client stopped and exchanged information with the Postal worker. The postal worker called his supervisor who arrived about 10-15 minutes later. The Supervisor testified he smelled alcohol on the client’s breath and that the client was irritated. The Supervisor called police. An officer arrived about 10-15 minutes later and remained on scene for another 10-15 minutes. After the Supervisor called police, the client went home. The police officer went to the client’s home and observed him to walk with a stuttered step, noted his eyes were bloodshot and glassy and that he smelled alcohol on the client’s breath. The officer also removed a steel water bottle containing beer from the client’s coat pocket.

Criminal defense

Assault & Battery on a Police Officer

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OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY

The client was charged with assault and battery on a police officer and disorderly conduct. The Boston Police made the following allegations. The police were called to a Roxbury residence for a repor ... t of a man with a gun. Upon arrival, police observed numerous people outside of a house. Those people were attending a birthday party. The time was approximately 2:00 a.m. and the partygoers were drinking alcohol. Several police officers approached the client. The officers asked the client if he had observed anyone with a gun. The client reported he had, gave a description of the car and told police the gunman was driving up and down the street. Next, police asked the client for his identification. The client refused to provide identification. Next, officers demanded identification. The client refused. Police proceeded to arrest the client for disorderly conduct. While the client was being taken to the police cruiser, police alleged the client chest-bumped and spit at a police officer.

Criminal defense

Drag Racing, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

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OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY

The client was charged with drag racing and reckless operation of a motor vehicle. The prosecutor alleged the following: An off-duty police officer was stopped at a red light. The officer “felt the ... breeze” when car blew past his while traveling through a red light. The officer estimated the car’s speed at 90 m.p.h. The officer reported his observations to the police station and gave a general description of the car. A short-time later, a second off duty police officer observed two cars stopped at a red light. The officer reported the cars were revving their engines and “staging” for a race. The officer observed the two cars “burn out” and accelerate at a high rate of speed. A short-time later, a serious accident occurred approximately one mile for the original sighting of the cars.

Sex crime

Rape

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OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY

The client was charged with one count of Felony Rape. If convicted, the client faced up to 20 years in state prison. In addition, the client would have to register as a sex offender. The client was emp ... loyed at a local bar. Because of a large snowstorm, the bar arranged for hotel rooms for the employees. A group of employees walked to a local hotel after the bar closed. A bar manager was among the employees staying at the hotel. The alleged victim stated the client had entered her room and raped her while she was sleeping. The client gave a statement to the police denying he had been in the alleged victim’s room of that he had sex with her. DNA testing showed the presence of the client’s semen. Massachusetts Rape Defense Attorney prepares for trial. Among the issues at trial piercing the rape shield law. This is a difficult task. Boston Rape Defense Attorney Jeff Miller successfully argues to allow evidence piercing the Massachusetts Rape Shield Statute.

Criminal defense

Resisting Arrest

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OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY

The client was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest. According to the Commonwealth, Police responded to a home for a report of a domestic assault. When Officers arrived, they observed t ... he client and his girlfriend inside the foyer of a multi-unit apartment building. Officers stated they appeared to be engaged in an argument. The officer ordered the client out of the hallway. The client asked why? The officer placed him under arrest for disorderly conduct. While attempting to handcuff the client, the officer alleged the client pulled his arms away.

Criminal defense

Open & Gross Lewdness

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OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY

The client was charged with open and gross lewdness and lewd wanton and lascivious conduct. The client was inside a Target store shopping. A security guard alleged he saw the client pull his penis from ... his pants and masturbate in the camping aisle. At trial, the security guard testified he crouched down at the end of the aisle, looked around the corner and saw the client masturbating. Video surveillance was retrieved from the Target store.

Criminal defense

Armed Career Criminal

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OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY

The client was charged with a variety of unlawful firearm offenses and as a Level III armed career criminal. If convicted, the client faced a mandatory minimum state prison sentence of 15 years. The c ... lient was a backseat passenger in a car that was stopped for driving without its’ lights illuminated. Two officers approach the car and request identification from the three passengers. The client checks for identification and states he does not have any. While waiting, the officer shines the flashlight throughout the interior of the car. He does not see any contraband. The officer returns to his cruiser while keeping an eye on the client the entire time. When he returns to the car, the officer shines his flashlight again into the car and sees a Tech-9 firearm on the floor behind the driver.

Criminal defense

Larceny of a Motor Vehicle

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OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY

The client was accused of receiving a stolen motor vehicle, receiving stolen parts from a car, larceny of a motor vehicle and possession of burglarious tools. According to the police, the client and an ... other man drove to a residential neighborhood in the City of Chelsea. When they arrived, they began stripping a car that was parked in a driveway between two houses. The car doors were removed from the vehicle along with the engine. A neighbor called police. When police stopped the client’s car, a car door, mirrors and numerous car parts were found in the vehicle. The client testified his friend informed him that he had bought the car parts on Craigslist and needed help picking them up.

Sex crime

Rape

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OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY

The client was charged with Felony Rape. If convicted, the client faced up to 20 years in state prison and would be required to register as a sex offender. The client and the alleged victim were friend ... s for about six years. The alleged victim had been out partying with another friend on the night of the incident. When they left the bar, they went to the client’s house to ‘hang out.’ Several people left the apartment. Only the client and the alleged victim remained. The alleged victim states she fell asleep on the couch and woke up on the client’s bed. Her panties were on the floor, his fingers were in her vagina and he had a condom on his penis. The client denied she was ever in his bed and she was gone from the apartment when she awoke.

Jeffrey M. Miller's Legal Cases (29)

OUI/DWI, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Assault & Battery on a Police Officer

Drag Racing, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Rape

Resisting Arrest

Open & Gross Lewdness

Armed Career Criminal

Larceny of a Motor Vehicle

Rape