Questions & Answers

I was found not guilty in a DUI charge (after 18 months!) and the court okay\’ed my driver\’s license. I went to the registry, but they denied my reinstatement stating immediate threat. The hearing officer never looked at the paperwork. What do I do?

ATTORNEY ANSWER: Any person aggrieved by a decision from the RMV can file an appeal to the Board of Appeals.  There also should be a report supporting why they believe you present an immediate threat to the public.

I was found not guilty in a DUI charge (after 18 months!) and the court okay\’ed my driver\’s license. I went to the registry, but they denied my reinstatement stating immediate threat. The hearing officer never looked at the paperwork. What do I do? Read More »

Can I appeal the suspension of my driver\’s license, even though the trial for my Massachusetts OUI charge has not happened yet?

ATTORNEY ANSWER: Yes, Under G.L. ch. 90, s. 24 (1)(g) if you have REFUSED the breath test you can within 15 days after your arrest have a hearing at the RMV in Boston to determine whether the suspension is valid.  If the appeal to the RMV is denied you can petition the District Court that

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Can I appeal the suspension of my driver\’s license, even though the trial for my Massachusetts OUI charge has not happened yet?

ATTORNEY ANSWER: Yes, Under G.L. ch. 90, s. 24 (1)(g) if you have REFUSED the breath test you can within 15 days after your arrest have a hearing at the RMV in Boston to determine whether the suspension is valid.  If the appeal to the RMV is denied you can petition the District Court that

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When will I lose my License as a result of refusing to submit to the Breath Test or as a result of failing the Breath Test (A reading of .08 or above)?

ATTORNEY ANSWER: The police department should have confiscated your Massachusetts Driver’s License. There are no longer temporary licenses issued. Your license is suspended immediately. There is no work license eligibility on suspensions resulting from a refusal to submit to the Breath Test or as a result of failing the Breath Test in Massachusetts.

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How long will I lose my license if I refused to take the breath test? Or failed the breath test?

ATTORNEY ANSWER First Offense – 180 Days; Second Offense – 3 years; Third offense – 5 years; Fourth offense – Lifetime. Failure of Breath Test – 30 days. There is no work license eligibility on suspensions resulting from a refusal to submit to the Breath Test or as a result of failing the Breath Test

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