Choosing the right DUI lawyer is the most important decision you can make when you’ve been charged with a DUI. It’s not a decision to take lightly, so it’s okay to do plenty of research and ask questions. A lot is going to ride on the skill with...
Read MoreWhile Operating After Suspension (OAS) does not typically result in jail time, the penalties are much more severe if you lost your driver’s license because of a DUI. Potential penalties include a fine of up to $10,000 and imprisonment of up to 2.5...
Read MoreYou must wait 8 years to get your license back after a third DUI conviction. You also face a mandatory jail sentence. You become eligible for a hardship license 2 years into your 8-year suspension, but you may face a separate suspension period of 5...
Read MoreA DUI conviction could make it more difficult to get job. Employers can conduct a criminal background check to see if you have any convictions. Nonetheless, you do have some rights as a job applicant.
Read MoreA DUI conviction could get you fired from your job. It could also make it harder for you to become employed in future positions. Know your rights as an employee and job applicant.
Read MoreThe only way DUI charges can be reduced is for the government to amend the charge to a lesser offense. This is rare, but not impossible. It is completely dependent upon the details of your case.
Read MoreA third DUI is considered a felony charge in Massachusetts. It comes with a minimum jail sentence of 180 days if you are convicted, 150 days of which you must serve incarcerated.
Read MoreA plea bargain is a compromise between a prosecutor and a defendant. Your lawyer may advise you to accept a plea bargain, depending on the facts of your case. However, plea deals aren’t usually in your best interest if you’ve been charged with three...
Read MoreSecond Offense DUI is a misdemeanor in Massachusetts. Any subsequent DUI offense is a felony under Massachusetts law. While every DUI charge includes the possibility of jail time, first and second offenders do not typically serve time in jail.
Read MoreIf you refused the breath test and are charged with a second offense, you will lose your license for 3 years. If you are later convicted, you’ll lose it for an additional 2 years (5 years total) and will not be eligible for a hardship license...
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