Questions & Answers

Additional Information: My ex-wife got her THIRD DUI, and was allowed a hardship license. Her first two DUI were out of state. Isn\’t there a national database for states to share DUI info? She barely lost her license and only spent a few hours in jail. She even got most of the fines waived. I […]

Additional Information: I am waiting for a hearing on my DUI charge and am getting very nervous. My attorney says I will lose my license for a while but will not go to jail. Is she right? Are there set penalties in Massachusetts for first offense DUI? ATTORNEY ANSWER: The penalty for a first offense

Additional Information: My daughter has a restricted license in MA due to a DUI that only allows her to drive from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.   I have two questions. First, How can we change the hours to a different 12 hour period? And, second, what is likely to happen to her if she is

Additional Information: My daughter has a restricted license in MA due to a DUI that only allows her to drive from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.   I have two questions. First, How can we change the hours to a different 12 hour period? And, second, what is likely to happen to her if she is

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.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I was arrested for OUI and think I might lose my license. Does Massachusetts law allow me to continue to drive to work?  If so, how do I proceed? ATTORNEY ANSWER: If you have been charged with a First Offense OUI or a Second Offense OUI (Prior offense being outside of 10 years)

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

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

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.