Attorney Jeffrey M. Miller's Legal Cases

Criminal defense

Assault & Battery on Police Officer

Dec 01, 2016

OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY

The client was charged with Assault and Battery on a Police Officer and Operating with a suspended license. The police alleged the client was driving with her four-way flashers on. The officer stopped ... her to see if she needed assistance. When he approached the car, the client stated she had sprained her ankle and was on her way to the hospital. The officer requested her license. The client provided her license and the officer informed her that her license was suspended. The client drove off. The officer located her in the parking lot of the hospital. When he asked her to turn off her engine, she refused. The officer reached into the car to pull the keys from the ignition. The officer alleged the client bit him on the wrist.

DUI and DWI

OUI/DWI, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle

N/A

OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY

The client was charged with Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor (OUI). Police alleged the client was sleeping inside her car in a fast food parking lot. Police approa ... ched the car and noted the engine was running and the lights of the car were illuminated. The officer removed the client from the car and administered field sobriety tests.

Criminal defense

Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon

N/A

OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY

The defendant is charged with felony assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery. The government alleged the defendant was the perpetrator of a stabbing in a mele outside a loc ... al nightclub. The defendant and four co-defendants stood accused of the crime.

Criminal defense

Domestic Assault & Battery

N/A

OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY

The client was charged with Domestic Assault and Battery and Malicious Destruction of Property. The client and the complaining witness had recently ended a three year relationship. During an attempte ... d reconciliation, the alleged victim claimed the client threw her up against a refrigerator and held her there by the throat. Two independent witnesses testified to a similar account.

Criminal defense

Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon

N/A

OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY

The client was charged with Felony Assault by means of a dangerous weapon. The Commonwealth alleged the client pulled a straight razor from his pocket when approached by a police officer. The officer ... testified the client threw the straight razor over his head during the altercation causing him fear.

Criminal defense

Armed Robbery

N/A

OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY

The client was charged with Felony Armed Robbery, Felony Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon; to wit: Knife and Felony Assault and Battery on a person with a Disability. The Commonwealt ... h alleged the client and a co-defendant robbed and stabbed the alleged victims in the case. No arrest was made for several weeks. Boston Armed Robbery Defense Lawyer Jeff Miller prepares misidentification and 3rd party culprit defense. The case involved extensive investigation and discovery to prepare for trial. The 3 1/2 week trial included testimony from over 30 witnesses, including several expert witnesses.

Sex crime

Indecent Assault & Battery

N/A

OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY

The client is charged with assault and battery and indecent assault and battery. If convicted on the indecent assault and battery charge, client faced up to 2 ½ years in jail and would be required to ... register as a sex offender. The government alleged the client engaged in an indecent touching with his live-in girlfriend of ten months.

DUI and DWI

OUI/DWI

N/A

OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY

The defendant was charged with Operating under the influence of liquor, second offense and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. The government alleged a police officer observed the defendant and he ... r passenger changing a flat tire alongside the road. The officer stopped to assist. While speaking with the defendant the officer observed the defendant to be unsteady on her feet, smelled a strong odor of alcohol and noted her eyes were bloodshot and glassy. The passenger informed the officer the defendant was the driver of the car. Prior to trial, Attorney Miller files motion to dismiss negligent operation charge. Prosecutor concedes motion. Attorney Miller prepares for trial. During preparation, Attorney Miller drafts motion in limine to exclude the statement of the passenger. On day of the trial, the trail Judge ALLOWS the motion to exclude the statement. At trial, the booking officer testifies he was unable to fingerprint the defendant during booking due to the perceived level of intoxication.

Criminal defense

Aggravated Assault & Battery

N/A

OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY

The defendant is charged with felony aggravated assault and battery. The government alleged the defendant punched the alleged victim in the face twice. The aggravating factor was an active restrainin ... g order. EMT’s and police respond and observe the alleged victim with a bloody nose. Attorney Miller prepares for trial. At trial, the alleged victim testifies the defendant punched her in the face twice.

DUI and DWI

OUI/DWI

N/A

OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY

The defendant is charged with operating under the influence of liquor. The government alleged the defendant was stopped for a broken taillight. The officer smells the odor of alcohol and observes the ... defendant’s eyes to be bloodshot and glassy. The officer alleges the defendant fails the field sobriety tests. The defendant blows a .10 breath test at the station.

Jeffrey M. Miller's Legal Cases (29)

Assault & Battery on Police Officer

OUI/DWI, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon

Domestic Assault & Battery

Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon

Armed Robbery

Indecent Assault & Battery

OUI/DWI

Aggravated Assault & Battery

OUI/DWI