OWI in Commercial Vehicle with Minor Passenger - Not Guilty at Trial - 9th Win in Last 10 Trials
In the last 18 months, Corey Chirafisi has tried 10 cases. In 9 of those cases our clients have won. In a results orientated business, where success is the measuring stick, we are happy to put our results up against anyone.
Client was driving in his semi with his 7 year old son in the vehicle. A state trooper noticed that his vehicle had crossed the fog line multiple times and failed to turn off his hazards. The trooper stopped the vehicle, and noticed the odor of intoxicants coming from the client. Because the client was operating a commercial vehicle, his legal limit is a .04. The trooper also testified he noticed slurred speech and the client had difficulty keeping his eyes open.
After field sobriety tests and the pbt of a .07, the client was arrested for OWI in Commercial vehicle with a minor passenger and PAC.
The case proceeded to trial as the clients livelihood was on the line. The client breath test 2 hours after operation was a .04. The state had an expert to testify that at the time of operation the client's alcohol concentration was between a .07-.12. The jury was out one hour before finding the client not guilty. Job saved and client very grateful for a job well done.