Not Guilty Verdict in Jury Trial Avoids Mandatory Jail Sentence for Client

Attorney Brett D. Lovins obtained an acquittal for his client accused of serious OUI charges after a jury trial in the Malden District Court. Jurors returned their unanimous verdict for the defendant after deliberating for less than an hour. At trial, the government relied heavily on perceived odd behavior at the scene following a car accident. The evidence presented by the defense, however, demonstrated that the behavior stemmed from a head injury sustained when the client struck the windshield during the accident—not from intoxication. The Not Guilty verdict preserves the client’s freedom and ability to maintain full-time employment.