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Apr
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 o...
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Apr
27,000 OUI/DUI Convictions Could Be OverturnedThe 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...
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Apr
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. N...
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Apr
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 discu...
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Apr
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 b...
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Apr
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 accu...
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Apr
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 c...
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Apr
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...
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Apr
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. Indivi...
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Apr
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...
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Apr
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/D...
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Apr
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 needi...
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