Am I guaranteed to get a hardship license? Unfortunately not. Especially after the passage of Melanie’s Law, the RMV is not even allowed to consider an application for a hardship license in cases of multiple OUI refusals. Additionally, even if you took the breath-test, but registered a high BAC (typically anything over .2), the registry...Read More
This is a list of BSAS (Bureau of Substance Abuse Services) Approved providers for DUI Offender Programs in Massachusetts. Refer to this list to find an Alcohol Education Program near you that meets the requirements for programs for 1st and 2nd offense OUI convictions in Massachusetts. All MA Alcohol Program listing information is subject to...Read More
Ignition Interlock Device FAQ First Offense OUI Hardship License Requirements Multiple Offense OUI Hardship License Requirements 94C Drugs Hardship License Requirements License Suspensions & Other Penalties There are three aspects of license suspension when OUI is involved: (1) pre-conviction suspensions (typically breathalyzer refusal); (2) suspensions from the conviction/disposition of the case and; (3) collateral consequences...Read More
What Am I Looking At? A conviction on a Fourth Offense OUI mandates a jail sentence of at least 2 years, 1-year of which must be served incarcerated. A conviction on a Fifth Offense OUI mandates a jail sentence of at least 2.5 years, 2-years of which must be served incarcerated. The implications of a...Read More
What Am I Looking At? A conviction for an OUI Third Offense is a felony, and includes mandatory jail time. For this reason, Many clients charged with a third offense elect to go to trial. A conviction on a Third Offense OUI mandates a jail sentence of at least 180 days, 150 days of which...Read More
What Am I Looking At? A Second Offense OUI is punishable by jail time. In some cases, however, you will qualify for an alternative disposition that will either include a period of probation or a suspended jail sentence. As part of this disposition, you will be required to attend a 14-Day Inpatient Alcohol Treatment Program....Read More
Am I guaranteed to get a hardship license? Unfortunately not. Especially after the passage of Melanie’s Law, the RMV is not even allowed to consider an application for a hardship license in cases of multiple OUI refusals. Additionally, even if you took the breath-test, but registered a high BAC (typically anything over .2), the registry...Read More
What Am I Looking At? If you have been arrested or charged with drunk driving (DUI, OUI, DWI) in Massachusetts, the statutory penalty is a fine of $500-$5,000 (depending on the circumstances) and up to 2 & 1/2 years in jail. Additionally, your license may be suspended for a period of 1 year. I thought...Read More
