Police respond to single car accident where fire department requested their assistance with possibly impaired driver. Client admits he left roadway when his brakes failed and that he was coming from hockey rink up the street. Officer thinks his speech is slightly slurred. Driver deny drinking and refused to participate in field sobriety tests. Only after arrest does officer detect an odor od alcohol emanating from the driver. DUI Charge Dismissed prior to trial. Non motor vehicle disposition negotiated to avoid Habitual Traffic Offender classification for MA driver with history of prior “major” driving offenses.