If you’re facing a first-offense OUI charge in Massachusetts, you’ll likely hear about something called a “Continuance Without a Finding” or CWOF. This alternative disposition can be confusing—it’s not quite a guilty plea, but it’s not a not guilty verdict either. Understanding what a CWOF really means is crucial for making informed decisions about your […]
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When you’re arrested for OUI in Massachusetts, you’re facing two separate legal battles: the criminal case in court and the administrative license suspension through the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Many people focus solely on the criminal charges and completely miss the administrative deadline—a costly mistake. Understanding the Two-Track System Here’s what catches people off guard:
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Getting arrested for Operating Under the Influence can feel overwhelming and disorienting. One moment you’re going about your evening, and the next you’re in police custody facing serious charges. While you can’t change what happened, you can take control of what happens next. The first 48 hours after your arrest are critical. This isn’t the
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Report Slams Massachusetts Agency for Holding Back OUI Data ““
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A new state background check for infractions that range from license suspensions to violent crimes has affected more than 8,000 Uber and Lyft drivers throughout Massachusetts. The state reviewed the criminal and driving records of drivers and disqualified hundreds for having serious crimes on their record, while others were disqualified for less serious issues. If
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By Massachusetts OUI Attorney James Milligan Comments regarding the recent article published in the Boston Herald titled Feds: Mass. doing poor job vs. drunken driving (article is included below) Massachusetts does not “scrub” prior OUI offenses. We have a lifetime lookback period in this respect, this is as tough as it gets. For instance, you
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As reported by The BraintreePatch: A Somerville man has been indicted by a Middlesex Grand Jury after a drunk driving accident last summer led to the death of a 29-year-old Braintree pre-school teacher. Sinead M. Lovett was sitting behind Richard Migliacci, 37, on a motorycle on July 9, 2010, when Migliacci allegedly began to drive
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