Failing a breathalyzer test at a traffic stop or Massachusetts sobriety checkpoint will get you charged with OUI in Massachusetts. This can have a tremendous impact on your life, and you might feel frightened or unsure of what to do next. Here are four steps that will help you defend yourself from the consequences.
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A second DUI charge is a serious matter, but the outcome of your case is not set in stone. With the proper defense, you’ll have a better chance to avoid jail time—even for a second DUI.
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With the current legal controversy around breathalyzer evidence in Massachusetts, there are no quick and easy options for police officers to introduce chemical proof that you are above the legal limit for alcohol in DUI cases. At the same time, charges for driving under the influence of drugs are on the rise with the state’s
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A second DUI charge is a misdemeanor in Massachusetts (unless there is some escalating factor). This means, under normal circumstances, there is no risk of going to a federal or state prison. However, defendants still face the possibility of local jail time for second DUI convictions.
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A 2017 study conducted by WalletHub (and reported on by Marketwatch) ranked Massachusetts as tied for 22nd on the list of strictest DUI laws among U.S. states. This would place Mass in the top half on overall DUI strictness but roughly average in comparison to the rest of the states. According to this list, red
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It’s almost always beneficial to fight a second OUI charge instead of pleading guilty. Here are the three central reasons why:
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You might wonder whether driving drunk on a motorcycle carries the same consequences that it does when you drive a car. Legally, the laws and consequences are the same when you get a DUI on a motorcycle as they are for any other motor vehicle.
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A second DUI conviction will result in a suspension of your Massachusetts driver’s license. However, the suspension’s length and your eligibility for a hardship license can vary depending on your case’s circumstances.
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There is no law that prohibits employers from hiring people with two DUIs on their criminal record.
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If you’ve been arrested for DUI for the second time, it’s natural to feel scared. A second DUI offense threatens you with more significant consequences and fewer options for leniency than those available to first offenders.
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