Police respond to report of hit and run collision where vehicle left scene after side swipe collision. Driver is found short distance away with missing side mirror on passenger side. Arrest follows field sobriety tests. Defense excludes .12 post arrest breath test for failure to comply with proper testing sequence. Booking video also utilized to show driver’s sober behavior at station.

Maine OUI charge successfully deferred and dismissed to Driving to Endanger. Lifetime lookback consequences of Melanie’s Law avoided for MA resident/license holder Jan 2024