Questions & Answers

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

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 in Massachusetts.

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If I fight my Massachusetts drunk driving charge, do I need to take the stand to testify?

ATTORNEY ANSWER: No, it is your right as a citizen to decide whether you want to take the stand. The Government is not allowed to force you to testify. In fact, most of our clients never take the stand because we are able to create doubt based solely on the government’s evidence.

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