Attorney Joseph John Higgins III's Legal Cases

DUI and DWI

Falmouth District Court - Commonwealth v. J.C.

Nov 24, 2014

OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Client stopped for marked lanes violation shortly after 1:30 a.m. Officer testified that client smelt strongly of an alcoholic beverage and had bloodshot/glassy eyes. Client admitted to consuming alc ... ohol at a local bar prior to driving. Officer testified that client was unsteady on his feet upon exiting his vehicle and that he failed the 9-Step Walk and Turn, as well as the 1-Leg Stand. Through cross examination of the arresting officer and the introduction of medical records showing a prior surgery on the client's ankle, Attorney Higgins was able to cast enough doubt in the mind of the judge to result in a Not Guilty verdict.

DUI and DWI

Dorchester BMC - Commonwealth v. C.S.

Nov 12, 2014

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Client observed traveling 87 mph in a 65 mph zone on Rte 93 South shortly after midnight. Trooper observed client swerve across 4 lanes of travel and exit highway. Trooper detected a strong odor of a ... lcohol, observed client's eyes to be bloodshot/glassy and his speech slurred. Client admitted to drinking after work with his last drink approximately 20 minutes bTrooper administered 6 field sobriety tests and placed client under arrest. At the barracks, client consented to a Breath Test and generated a result of .10 BAC.

DUI and DWI

Quincy District Court - Commonwealth v. D.T.S.

Nov 10, 2014

OUTCOME: Dismissed

911 caller reported that client had driven up onto the island dividing the roadway. When the caller confronted client and asked her if she was driving drunk, caller reported that client swore at him. ... The police stopped the client shortly thereafter, observed her eyes to be bloodshot/glassy and her speech slurred. Officers determined that client was unable to perform field sobriety tests and that she was under the influence of alcohol.

DUI and DWI

Westborough District Court - Commonwealth v. M.L.

Oct 23, 2014

OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Client stopped for speeding and charged with first offense OUI. Upon his refusal to take the breath test, Massachusetts RMV suspended his license for 3 years. At trial, Attorney Higgins, through cros ... s-examination, was able to show the court that the client demonstrated mental clarity and manual dexterity, and that the officer's observations were inconsistent with someone under the influence of alcohol. Following a Not Guilty verdict, Attorney Higgins convinced the Judge to allow a motion reinstating the client's driver's license.

DUI and DWI

Barnstable District Court - Commonwealth v. J.M.

Sep 08, 2014

OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Trooper testified that he observed client attempt to enter parking lot while pedestrians crossing. Trooper testified that client's eyes were bloodshot/glassy, his speech was slurred and there was an o ... dor of alcohol coming from his person. Client was asked to get out of his vehicle. Trooper testified that client was unsteady on his feet. Trooper testified that client admitted to drinking vodka/cranberries at a bar and could not find his hotel. After failing field sobriety tests, client was placed under arrest and charged with OUI.

DUI and DWI

Falmouth District Court - Commonwealth v. R.C.

Aug 29, 2014

OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Client failed to yield while merging into rotary, cutting off a Massachusetts State Trooper. The trooper followed the client and ultimately pulled him over. The trooper testified that the client smel ... t strongly of an alcoholic beverage, had bloodshot/glassy eyes, and admitted to have two vodka drink that were "too big" recently. When asked to get out of his car, the trooper observed the client to be unsteady on his feet and swaying from side to side. Client was arrested and charged with OUI.

DUI and DWI

Natick District Court - Commonwealth v. R.L.

Jul 28, 2014

OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Client stopped shortly after midnight. The officer testified that the client appeared to lose focus as he was speaking with him. The officer also testified that client's eyes were bloodshot/glassy, h ... is speech was mumbled, and he smelt strongly of alcohol. Client admitted to drinking and was arrested. Client was charged with a 2nd Offense OUI.

DUI and DWI

Cambridge District Court - Commonwealth v. B.P.

May 14, 2014

OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Cambridge Police located client asleep behind the wheel in a parking lot across the street from the MBTA parking lot. When officers interacted with the client, he appeared visibly intoxicated. Client ... was asked how much he had to drink on two occasions. He indicated that he had "a bunch" and "a lot". Client was asked to perform a series of field sobriety tests and the officers determined that he failed them all. Through photographs and cross examination, Attorney Higgins convinced the judge that the parking lot in which the client was located was not a "public way"---a necessary element for the charge of OUI. This precluded the Commonwealth from being able to satisfy their burden.

DUI and DWI

Wareham District Court - Commonwealth v. S.C.

May 01, 2014

OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Client stopped for weaving between lanes of travel on Rt. 25 in Wareham. Trooper detected a strong odor of alcohol, observed clients eyes to be bloodshot and glassy, and her speech to be slurred. Cli ... ent also admitted to consuming 2 glasses of wine. After failing the field sobriety tests, client was placed under arrest and charged with operating under the influence of alcohol and negligent operation.

DUI and DWI

Falmouth District Court - Commonwealth v. C.M.

Apr 28, 2014

OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Client involved in a minor car accident in the Bourne Rotary directly in front of the State Police Barracks. Client admitted to drinking, failed the Nine Step Walk and Turn, the One Leg Stand, the Cou ... nting Backwards Test and blew a .14 on the PBT. At trial, through cross examination of the arresting Trooper, Attorney Higgins was able to cast enough doubt in the mind of the judge, resulting in a favorable verdict. Client's driver's license restored.

Joseph John Higgins III's Legal Cases (108)

Falmouth District Court - Commonwealth v. J.C.

Dorchester BMC - Commonwealth v. C.S.

Quincy District Court - Commonwealth v. D.T.S.

Westborough District Court - Commonwealth v. M.L.

Barnstable District Court - Commonwealth v. J.M.

Falmouth District Court - Commonwealth v. R.C.

Natick District Court - Commonwealth v. R.L.

Cambridge District Court - Commonwealth v. B.P.

Wareham District Court - Commonwealth v. S.C.

Falmouth District Court - Commonwealth v. C.M.