License Suspension And OUI Blog

After getting arrested for a DUI, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible to prepare for your first appearance, pre-trial conferences, motion hearing, and trial by jury or bench trial.

Breath Test Results are Inadmissible Again Judge Robert A. Brennan on November 15th issued a statewide suspension of the use of breath-test results in any DUI/OUI cases throughout Massachusetts. Defense Attorney's have filed numerous motions calling into question whether the breath-test device p...

Should I Get a Lawyer for My First DUI? The answer is always yes. After getting charged with a DUI, you should immediately contact an attorney. They can guide you through the legal process and help fight for a “not guilty” or negotiate the best plea deal. Our DUI attorneys have years of experience to help guide you.

OUI vs. DUI: What's the Difference? Both OUIs and DUIs refer to impaired driving charges in the state of Massachusetts. But, is there a difference? Under Massachusetts law, they mean the same thing and are often used interchangeably Each state has different terminology when referring to driving...

Massachusetts has one of the strictest license suspension laws in the United States. The Registry of Motor Vehicles can revoke your driving privileges immediately prior to a driver having any right to a hearing. One suspension suspension is known as the Medical Immediate Threat. This suspension c...

Massachusetts' DUI laws are some of the strictest in the United Sates. But, is a DUI a felony in the state of Massachusetts? We have compiled a breakdown of the different DUI offenses and whether each one is a misdemeanor or a felony. If you were charged with a DUI in the state of Massachusetts, ...

27,000 OUI/DUI convictions Could be Overturned The Massachusetts Trial Court announced this week that 27,000 notices will be sent to individuals who may have pled or were found guilty of OUI/DUI between 2011 and 2019 and today may be eligible to have the conviction overturned and a new trial orde...

Individuals who are either Massachusetts Residents and/or Massachusetts Driver's License Holders are held to an extremely high bar when it comes to out of state violations. This is especially so for such individuals who are charged with and convicted of an out of state OUI/DUI. Not only will your...

Being charged with driving under the influence is difficult enough, but to be under 21 years old and charged with this offense is even more challenging. In this blog, I provide answers to common questions young people and their parents have about these charges and discuss how you may be eligible ...

In Massachusetts if your license is suspended for two or more operating under the influence convictions, you will not be able to reinstate your license without first having an Ignition Interlock Device installed in a vehicle. In fact, any car that you own, lease or operate will be required to be ...

The horrific actions of Volodymry Zhukovskyy which led to the death of seven individuals in New Hampshire has once again shined the spotlight on the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles. The Registrar in Massachusetts and their designees are charged with ensuing both the accuracy and complete...

Individuals who were arrested and charged with OUI/DUI between June, 2011 and April, 2019 may be soon eligible to have those convictions vacated and removed from their record. After years of litigation challenging the use of improperly calibrated breathalyzer machines closure is finally in sight....

Recently the Massachusetts legislature passed a law, signed by Governor Baker, which lifted the requirement that those convicted of certain drug offenses have their driver's license suspended. Prior to the enactment of this legislation, individuals convicted under the 94c Controlled Substance Act...

The Registry of Motor Vehicles announced last week that they are unveiling additional services following the COVID-19 shutdown: Learner's Permit Tests  – Individuals who need to take their Learner's Permit Exam can make an appointment to take the examination. Individuals must take the tes...

In Massachusetts, the Registry of Motor Vehicles has many ways to suspend your right to operate a motor vehicle. Meaning you can lose your license or privilege to operate in Massachusetts for a large number of reasons. While there are many ways by which the Registry may suspend a drivers license....

Beginning in 2021, individuals convicted of or who plead to a first offense OUI/DUI will be required to install and maintain an ignition interlock device if they wish to obtain a hardship license. The new law requires interlock devices on first offenses if: Have no prior OUI/DUI convictions or...

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles has implemented a new license suspension hearings process due to the Covid-19 virus. Hearings will now all be conducted over the telephone and in person hearings have been stopped for foreseeable future. However, the process from needing a hearing to u...

Although many aspects of our daily lives continue to be upended, one thing has not changed. The Registry of Motor Vehicles continues to issue license suspensions. License Suspensions can range from thirty days to an indefinite time period. It is critical that that if you receive a license suspens...

I am excited to report that after just two court appearances a client with an extensive criminal record had the criminal offense of using a motor vehicle without authority dismissed. This case had extra significance because a conviction would have caused the client to loose his license for one ye...

I am thrilled to report that the Division of Insurance Board of Appeals voted 3-0 in favor of a client and against the Registry of Motor Vehicles. In this case the client who was never a Massachusetts Resident or Massachusetts License Holder was being told by the Registry that in order to pay a 2...

For the past two years Prosecutors across the Commonwealth have been unable to introduce the results of breath tests administered on the Alcotest 9510 machine. On November 5, 2018 pursuant to a settlement agreement, breath tests were deemed to be presumptively excluded from use in prosecutions fr...

Massachusetts is one of the strictest states when it comes to DUI laws and penalties. Unlike some states, Massachusetts never scrubs DUIs off a person's record. It will stay on record for life. How Can I Avoid a DUI on My record? Having a DUI on your record for life could seriously impact your a...

Currently in Massachusetts individuals who are convicted or plea to first offense operating under the influence (OUI) charges, suffer license suspensions between 45 and 90 days. Upon such a plea or conviction individuals are immediately eligible to apply for a hardship license. This suspension pe...

One of the most common ways in which a Massachusetts Resident or License Holder finds themselves with a license suspension is by being suspended in a different state. How Does the Registry Find Out About Out of State License Suspensions? There are a number of ways by which the Massachusetts Regis...

According to an October 13, 2018 Boston Globe Article, over the past year the State Police and Registry of Motor Vehicles have brought criminal charges against at least five individuals who allegedly have taken part in scamming the Massachusetts drivers license permit test. At least five of the i...