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Apr
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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Apr
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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Apr
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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Apr
A commercial driver's license (CDL) allows a driver to legally operate a commercial motor vehicle. The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) regulates who can operate commercial vehicles and applicants may apply at the age of 18. However, according to Federal R...
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Apr
A Minor DUI charge or an underage driver operating under the influence (OUI) is a serious offense that can dramatically impact your future. Massachusetts has a zero-tolerance policy for people drinking and driving under 21. Once arrested, you will be asked to consent to a ch...
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Apr
When you are arrested in Massachusetts for a DUI/OUI, the arresting officer has the right to perform a breathalyzer or chemical test to confirm their suspicion that you are driving while intoxicated. In Massachusetts, state law says that by driving a car, an individual has alread...
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Apr
DUI cases that lead to death are high risk and must be addressed immediately. These offenses should be taken seriously and addressed by an experienced professional. In Massachusetts, if you are involved in a DUI that results in a death, the state can charge you with&n...
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Apr
Field sobriety tests are roadside tests administered when a police officer suspects a driver could be operating under the influence. If an officer requires a person to take the sobriety test, more likely than not, the officer has already determined they will be arrested for an&nb...
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Apr
Motions to Suppress can help exclude evidence or statements when obtained illegally or against procedure. Your DUI attorney can file Motion's to Suppress in the court where your criminal charges are pending which is a written request to the court to do something. What Is A...
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Apr
In Massachusetts, a Continuance Without a Finding (CWOF) is a plea when a defendant is charged with a criminal offense including an OUI offense. The defendant admits that there are sufficient facts that a jury could find them guilty. If the court accepts the continuance with...
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Apr
Drivers under arrest in Massachusetts for Operating Under the Influence (OUI) will be asked to submit to a chemical test to determine their Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC). This is an “implied consent” state, meaning that if a driver is arrested for an OUI, the...
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Apr
Getting charged with a DUI does not mean you are guilty. If you are facing DUI charges, there are chances that your DUI case can be dismissed. Consult with an experienced attorney about your unique case to see what opportunities you have to get the case dismissed or re...
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