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Clients We've Helped Get License Back Despite Refusal Suspension
A.W., Wrentham
2nd Offense
Video Contradicted Police Report
Jury Voted Not Guilty
Judge Restored License
Cop watched client swerve into opposite lane in front of oncoming traffic before she "jerked the wheel" to make a left turn. Cop then said client failed all roadside balancing tests, was swaying while standing, and couldn't keep her balance and stumbled around while walking. However, attorney Dunn had filed a motion to preserve all video and showed that video at trial. The jury was able to see with their own eyes that client had no balance problems whatsoever while walking and stood perfectly straight and still. Jury quickly voted Not Guilty. Then attorney Dunn immediately filed a motion and convinced the judge to reverse the 3-year breath test refusal suspension.
Kevin, Woburn
2nd Offense, Admission to Drinking, Failed Roadside Tests
Not Guilty After Jury Trial, License Restored
Client was facing at least 5 years without a license after police said he failed multiple roadside tests and admitted to drinking. At trial, however, attorney Dunn showed the jury booking video that proved Kevin had no balance problems whatsoever, and that he looked and behaved completely normal and sober. The jury agreed and quickly found him Not Guilty. Attorney Dunn immediately filed a motion and convinced the judge to restore Kevin's license.
Paul, Brockton
Second Offense
Not Guilty After Jury Trial, License Restored
I definitely recommend attorney Dunn if you want to fight your OUI. Two cops testified that I was swerving all over the road and failed all the roadside tests. They also said I was slurring my words and could barely stand up on my own. But James was prepared for trial and used the cops' own video to show that I walked completely normal, stood completely normal and spoke completely normal - completely contradicting how the police said I looked and sounded that night. The jury took only a few minutes to find me NOT GUILTY!
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Jena, Somerville
Second Offense, Crash, Failed Roadside Tests
Not Guilty & License Restored After Trial
I'm extremely grateful for what attorney James Dunn did for me. He answered all of my questions and was thorough and clear so that I understood everything that was going on. It's a stressful situation and he handled it very calmly.
He was able to plead my case and I was found not guilty thanks to him!
After winning the not guilty, he immediately filed a motion and convinced the judge to order the RMV to lift the 3-year breath test refusal suspension and reinstate my license.
He was extremely prepared every step of the way and was very responsive via text/calls/emails.
I couldn't be happier with what James did and certainly recommend him to anyone facing an OUI charge or any driving violations in Massachusetts.
See Jena's Google Review Here.
Alexander, Hingham
2nd Offense - Not Guilty
License Restored, Saved 4+ Years License Loss
I hired attorney James Dunn, and I'm very glad I did. We took the case all the way to trial where he prevented the DA from introducing evidence they hadn't provided earlier. The DA conceded and had to dismiss one of the charges. Then, James won a Not Guilty for the remaining OUI charge.
After winning the not guilty, James immediately filed a motion to reinstate my license. The judge agreed and signed the order. Overall, James saved me at least another 4 years without a license.
I couldn't be happier with the result, and would 100% recommended him if you need a lawyer especially in an OUI case.
See D. Alexander's Google Review Here
C.M., Westborough / Worcester
2nd Offense
Case Dismissed - License Restored
Client was facing at least 5 year license loss and chose to fight the case. At a hearing for a motion to suppress evidence, attorney Dunn convinced the judge that all statements made by his client should not be used as evidence. The prosecutors then conceded they did not have enough evidence to proceed to trial and assented to a motion to dismiss the case before trial. Attorney Dunn then convinced the judge to order the RMV to reinstate his client's license.
S, Lowell
2nd Offense OUI & Child Endangerment While OUI
Not Guilty - License Restored
Client was facing mandatory minimum jail time. However, she had refused the breath test and did fairly well on the roadside tests. We immediately filed a motion to preserve the booking video and used that at trial. The video showed her walking, standing, acting and speaking completely normally - contradicting the police report of unsteadiness on feet and slurred speech. The judge agreed that she appeared sober in the video and found her Not Guilty. We then immediately filed a motion to restore her license. The judge allowed our motion and we saved the client at least an additional 5 years without a license.
Per Client: "You saved me!"
A.T., Uxbridge
Not Guilty After Trial & License Restored Immediately Same Day
James was on point from day one. He was always responsive and helped my fiancé make all the right decisions. He advised her to go to trial which we scheduled for the soonest available date. Then he won a Not Guilty and immediately filed a motion and convinced the judge to order the RMV to restore her license. He planned ahead and scheduled a hearing with the RMV for the same day as trial and the RMV restored her license that afternoon!
I couldn't be happier with the result. Hire him, you won't regret it.
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T.M., Barnstable
Not Guilty 2nd Offense After Jury Trial
License Restored
Client admitted to drinking then failed roadside tests after cops found him sleeping in his car at the side of the road. Cops also noted that he had wet his pants. Then his license was suspended for 3-years after refusing the breath test. Attorney Dunn won a Not Guilty at jury trial then immediately filed a motion and convinced the judge to order the RMV to restore client's license.
Per Client: "Saved my license and career! Wish I could give you 10 stars!"
Mike, Dudley / East Brookfield / Worcester
Not Guilty 2nd Offense, License Restored
Attorney Dunn saved my career! First, he convinced the judge to overturn my 3-year breath test refusal suspension and restore my license. Then, after representing me for 50 months because of COVID delays (and without ever asking for more money) he won a not guilty at trial and prevented any new license suspensions. I drive for a living and can't thank him enough for saving my license and my job.
Saved My License & My Job!
Brandon, Worcester
3-Car Crash
Not Guilty - Second Offense
Client crashed into two parked cars on way home from a gentleman's club. When police arrived, they observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, bloodshot and glassy eyes and said he was swaying in a circle. Attorney Dunn was able to get the officer to agree that he did not know where the parked cars had been before the accident and the officer even testified it was possible those cars had been parked partially in the travel lane on a dark street just after a turn. He then argued that after being hit in the face with an airbag from the steering wheel, anyone would be disoriented and have red eyes. The judge agreed and found our client not guilty after trial. Then attorney Dunn filed a motion and convinced the judge to restore Brandon's license.
Won a NOT GUILTY. License restored! Prevented additional two-year license loss!
Lisa, Leominster
Rolled Thru Road Block
Not Guilty at Trial
At a sobriety check point, Lisa rolled thru the stop sign, ignored initial contact and admitted to drinking. Officers noted an "overwhelming odor" of alcohol on her breath, red and glassy eyes and that her speech became increasingly slurred and thick tongued. On the walk and turn test, she started before told to do so and raised both arms from her sides. At trial, attorney Dunn won a not guilty and then convinced the judge to order her right to drive in MA restored immediately.
"Attorney Dunn was very thorough."
"Best Lawyer Ever!"
Felix, Lawrence
Road Block
Preserving Body Camera Video Won a Not Guilty
Felix was stopped at a sobriety checkpoint. Because English is not his first language, he refused to do the ABC test. Trooper then decided to arrest him. We immediately submitted a motion to preserve the body cam video. At trial, once the video was shown, cop was actually forced to admit he did "fantastically well" on all the other field sobriety tests! Judge found him not guilty and ordered the RMV to restore his license immediately.
Sarah, Concord
Blood Test 2X Legal Limit
Failed 3 Field Tests
Jury: Not Guilty 2nd Offense
Cop saw Sarah cross marked lanes 5 times. Her speech was slurred and she failed all the field tests. After refusing the station breath test, we overturned her 3-year RMV suspension so she drove legally awaiting jury trial. At trial, although 3 cops testified against her, we kept out both a damning video and medical records showing her blood alcohol was twice the legal limit. We then argued Sarah behaved completely normally at roadside before cops grabbed her and arrested her and also stressed she did the balancing tests in flip flops, after midnight, exhausted and on her way to her second job.
Jury Verdict: Not Guilty
Per Sarah: "James fought & fought & fought for me!"
Chris, New Bedford
3rd Offense Reduced to 2nd
Then All Charges Dismissed
'Cop wrote that I had an extremely strong odor of alcohol, red, glossy and bloodshot eyes and ordered me out of my car. After the arrest, they found two alcohol nips in the front seat area. During the year and a half they represented me, they prevented the charge of felony third offense being filed. When the cop failed to show for the second time on a motions date, attorney Dunn vociferously argued that the case was taking too long and the cop didn't bother to notify the court he wasn't going to be there and that the only appropriate remedy was dismissal of all the charges. The judge agreed. But he didn't stop there! Attorney Dunn had fully prepared beforehand for this eventuality. He immediately presented a previously drafted motion to restore my license and the judge signed it the same day, overturning my five year refusal suspension.'
5-Year Refusal Suspension Reversed
David, Quincy
Not Guilty 2nd Offense
Judge Orders License Restored
James Dunn is master at what he does. He kept me informed every step of the way during the two years it took to go to trial and helped me make all the right decisions from day one. We declined the DA's offers to settle the case and instead fought it. At trial, James was obviously well prepared with motions and arguments and convinced the jury to find me not guilty. Then he immediately convinced the judge to restore my license despite my 3-year breath test refusal suspension. Attorney Dunn helped me get my life back. I couldn't be happier at what did for me.
"Attorney Dunn Helped Me Get My Life Back"
Jason, Stoughton
6-Month Refusal Suspension Overturned
James was quick with responses to e-mails and calls at any time or day. They were very clear with every aspect of the process and the steps needed to be taken. Incredibly, they were able to overturn my six-month refusal suspension so I got my license back much sooner. Also, they reduced some of the fines I was required to pay. Attorney Dunn always took time to actually talk with me and never rushed through any calls.
"I got my license back six months sooner"
John, Lowell
2nd Offense - Not Guilty
License Restored Immediately
"James put my mind at ease from the very beginning. Was always available to answer questions and give me guidance, no matter how late I got home from work. Gave me solid advice and helped me make all the right decisions. Should I plead guilty or go to trial? Should I choose judge or a jury trial? Was right about everything!"
"Right about everything!"
Seth, Malden & Board of Appeals
Not Guilty - 2nd Offense
Client was reported as an "erratic operator." Cop approached him, was overwhelmed by an odor of alcohol, his eyes were glassy and bloodshot and his speech slurred. At trial, attorney Dunn argued he was able to produce his license and registration with no difficulty and performed well on the one leg stand test at 3 AM. Judge quickly found him not guilty and ordered the 3-year refusal suspension removed. When RMV refused to return license, attorney Dunn convinced the Board of Appeals to order the RMV to do so.
"James paid attention to every detail. His thoroughness and professionalism was reassuring."
Colin, Wareham
2nd Offense - Not Guilty
3-Year Refusal Suspension Reversed by Judge
"Attorney Dunn: Thanks so much for your patience, knowledge, professionalism and support. You made the process so much less intimidating for us. So glad we had you on our side at jury trial."
"You guys are the best. We sure picked a great team!"
Michael, Quincy
Not Guilty - 1st Offense
License Restored Same Day
Client drove over a 12 inch curb and did not stop when police flashed their lights at him. He accelerated to 50 mph with a flat tire. Cop testified he was unsteady on his feet, had an odor of alcohol and his speech was thick and slurred. We immediately filed a motion to preserve the booking video. At trial, attorney Dunn played the video showing him standing normally and speaking normally and argued there was a "disconnect" between the police report and the video. The judge agreed, acquitted him and restored his license immediately.
"Attorney Dunn worked hard for me. I'm Thrilled!"
David, Falmouth
3rd Offense Reduced to 1st
I can't believe how hard attorney Dunn worked for me. First, he got my 5 year refusal suspension overturned. Then he went back to the other courts where I had at least 2 OUIs from 30+ years ago. He found my old records and convinced the judge to treat me as a first offender instead of a third.
Here is what he avoided for me:
A felony conviction
Six months in jail
13 years with no license
13 Year License Loss Reduced to 45 Days