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Civlian called police to report that client backed out of driveway swerving and appeared to be drunk. At trial, cop testified Scott had a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot and glassy eyes and was unsteady on his feet.  I stressed that he pulled over promptly and safely, was able to produce both his license and registration quickly and without difficulty, and that any unsteadiness getting out of the car was due to being asked to walk towards the cruiser's headlights and flashing "takedown" lights which -- as I got the cop to admit on the stand during trial -- were still on !!  Judge found reasonable doubt and immeidately restored his licnse.  

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RI driver arrested for 2nd OUI lost his right to drive in MA for three full years for refusing breath test. I guided him through the complex process of fighting this at the MA RMV (which must be done within 15 calendar days of the arrest). I then appealed their denial to a judge who reinstated his license so he could drive to court legally while the case worked its way towards trial over one year. For trial, I had requested the booking video preserved. There, I showed the jury he was able to walk perfectly normally over to the phone on the wall and dial it with no difficulty whatever graphically demonstrating both his gross and fine motor skills were perfectly intact. Not guilty in 15 minutes.

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My son was arrested for 5 charges. I never needed an atty. or faced such a devastating situation but knew from the first conversation Joe was the right guy.  During the process I had many questions and whenever I contacted him he got right back to me even on the weekends. He got the open alcohol container charge thrown out and then got not guiltys on both criminal charges at trial. It was the best outcome I could have hoped for. He also got my son's right to drive restored right after trial despite a six month refusal suspension. Now he can drive again and help with my wife who is sick.   

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My client was facing multiple charges including an open container of alcohol. On the day of trial, I submitted a pretrial motion to exclude any testimony about the container because the police had not preserved it or brought it to court and the judge allowed my motion. As a result, the DA was unable to prove two other charges beyond all reasonable doubt. After the acquittals, the judge restored his right to drive in Massachusetts as well.

Uxbridge District Court

'Call these guys if you want great results.'

We guided a Rhode Island driver through the complicated process of fighting his 3 year suspension for refusing the breath test in Massachusetts. We then appealed the Massachusetts RMV's decision in front of a judge and won the reinstatement of his license. He was then able to drive legally while the court case worked its way to trial.

At trial, we used the booking video to show the jury that he walked perfectly normal and handled small items, like his cell phone, perfectly normally. This convinced the jury that his balance and dexterity were perfectly normal. The jury voted not guilty in only 15 minutes.

Uxbridge District Court

Worcester District Court trial

My client was stopped for a lanes violation and admitted to drinking wine. When asked to walk a straight line heel to toe, he said, "I can’t do that test when I'm sober." At Trial, I presented the booking video, showing him standing in front of the desk for a full ten minutes without swaying. I argued that created the required reasonable doubt. The Judge agreed and we beat a DWI.

"My husband was stopped for his 2nd offense, refused the breathalyzer and automatically suffered a three year refusal suspension. Mr. Waldbaum worked tirelessly. He went to Court, filed and argued Motions, gave us expert advice, visited the scene of the arrest himself, took photos and shot a video. All this resulted in a "not guilty." My husband's license was fully reinstated. We now have our life back. Thank you again, Joe."

"Your excellent knowledge of the Mass. DUI law and astute and subjective knowledge of the county judicial system was what worked to protect me and defend my case. I believe without your direct involvement, my case would not have turned out as favorably."

                                        Sincerely and with much gratitude,   Thomas