08

Oct

Matthew Gilman, attorney at law

Attorney Matt Gilman: Fighting To Protect Residents of Massachusetts

Recently, Matt Gilman and other attorneys specializing in Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) cases are pushing for access to their clients' driving records. This new development follows the implementation of an immigrant driver's license law that imposes restrictions on third-party...

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23

Jun

Matthew Gilman in a suit

Super Lawyers Adds Matthew Gilman And Julie Gaudreau To The 2023 Massachusetts Rising Stars List

Super Lawyers publishes a "Rising Stars" list that recognizes attorneys who have practiced for ten years or less and have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The Rising Stars list is limited to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in a state yearly...

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21

Jun

Woman getting pulled over by the cops at night

Can You Be Too Drunk to Decide? Can You Be Too Drunk to Consent to the Breathalyzer?

In Debra Baldwin v. Registrar of Motor Vehicles, Baldwin was arrested and charged with OUI, and her license was suspended for refusing the breathalyzer test. Ms. Baldwin challenged the breathalyzer refusal suspension at the Registry of Motor Vehicles, arguing that her intoxicatio...

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02

Jun

Work and Family Mobility Act: What it Means for You and Your Family in MA

In June of 2022, the Massachusetts Senate overruled Governor Charlie Baker's veto, which would have denied the Work and Family Mobility Act. This bill will go into effect on July 1, 2023, granting eligible residents of Massachusetts the opportunity to drive, regardless of t...

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19

May

Matthew Gilman and Julie Gaudreau Complete NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Training Program

The Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) training curriculum collectively prepares police officers and other qualified persons to conduct the SFSTs for use in DWI investigations. This training is widely used across the United States and is considered the gold standard in fi...

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10

May

SJC rules: Nearly eight years of breath test results cannot be used in drunk-driving prosecutions

The Massachusetts State Supreme Court ruled that alcohol tests given in Massachusetts between June 2011 and April 2019 with a type of breath test machine that periodically malfunctioned cannot be used in drunk-driving prosecutions. Their ruling throws roughly 27,000 OUI convictio...

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06

Apr

What Is A Show Cause Hearing? Probable Cause For DUIs

A show cause hearing is a judicial proceeding where the court determines if there is sufficient evidence that a crime was committed by the accused. It is also used to determine whether or not formal charges will be issued against an individual. Often these hearings occu...

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06

Apr

What Qualifies You For A Hardship License At The Registry Of Motor Vehicles?

What is a hardship license?A hardship license is a regular driver's license with a 12-hour restriction. It is issued by the Massachusetts RMV to customers whose licenses are suspended for specific reasons.If your license is suspended or revoked for driving under the influe...

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06

Apr

Most Common Reasons To Appeal License Suspension In MA

You have the legal right to appeal a license suspension or revocation in the state of Massachusetts. License Suspension Appeals can be resolved through the Registry of Motor Vehicles Driver Control Unit and/or the Division of Insurance Board of Appeals. Depending on the basis of...

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06

Apr

How Do I Get My License Back After Immediate Threat?

If the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) believes that your operation of a vehicle poses an immediate threat to public safety, they can revoke your learner's permit, driver's license, vehicle registration, or right to operate immediately for an indefinite period. This su...

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