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    • Joseph J. Higgins
    • Daniel Park
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What Are the Penalties for Multiple DUIs in Massachusetts?

Uncategorized / James Milligan

Getting charged with multiple DUIs is a serious thing. Not only are the penalties more severe if convicted, but multiple DUIs mean the stakes are far higher. As a result, so is the pressure to find an experienced OUI/DUI attorney who can help build your defense.

What Are the Penalties for Multiple DUIs in Massachusetts? Read More »

Can You Make a DUI Plea Bargain if You Have Multiple Charges on Your Record?

Uncategorized / James Milligan

If you’ve faced prior DUI charges, then you may be familiar with the pros (and cons) of accepting (or rejecting) a DUI plea bargain. If it’s your first or second DUI in Massachusetts, for example, then receiving a plea bargain may lead to an alternative disposition and less-severe consequences.

Can You Make a DUI Plea Bargain if You Have Multiple Charges on Your Record? Read More »

Can You Go to Jail For a DUI First Offense?

Uncategorized / James Milligan

DUI is always a serious offense, but the outcome of a DUI first offense will depend on the local laws of the region where it happened.  Can you go to jail for a DUI? Yes. A more focused question might be, “How great is the risk in my case of actually serving time in jail?”

Can You Go to Jail For a DUI First Offense? Read More »

What Do You Need to Know About First DUI Consequences?

Uncategorized / James Milligan

Being charged with drunk driving can have a significant impact on your life.  There’s potential for license loss, fines, incarceration, and a criminal record.  The first thing you need to know is that, with a qualified attorney on your side, you may be able to avoid many of the standard first DUI consequences.  

What Do You Need to Know About First DUI Consequences? Read More »

How Long is My License Suspended After a First DUI?

Uncategorized / James Milligan

If you’ve been charged with a DUI, you may be wondering how long is my license suspended? There are actually two kinds of license suspensions that can result from an arrest for DUI:

How Long is My License Suspended After a First DUI? Read More »

What to Expect When Facing Your First DUI

Uncategorized / James Milligan

Getting charged with a DUI, especially if it’s your first DUI, is a scary, overwhelming experience. All of a sudden, you’re staring down a litany of consequences and procedures that you’re probably not familiar with, and somehow, you’re expected to know how to manage it all.

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Can You Represent Yourself in a First Offense DUI Trial?

Uncategorized / James Milligan

If you’re going to trial for any offense, it is technically possible for you to choose to represent yourself. You have a right to a lawyer, of course, but you also have the right to refuse one. However, representing yourself in court is rarely the ideal choice, especially when it comes to a first offense

Can You Represent Yourself in a First Offense DUI Trial? Read More »

What is the Cost of a DUI First Offense in Massachusetts?

Uncategorized / James Milligan

Getting your first DUI can involve a lot of things. Between the driver’s license suspension, financial costs, court appearances, and potential arrest and jail time, the cost of a DUI is a complicated thing to measure. 

What is the Cost of a DUI First Offense in Massachusetts? Read More »

Is it Possible to Have a DUI First Offense Dismissed in Court?

Uncategorized / James Milligan

If you’ve been charged with a DUI first offense in Massachusetts, then there are probably some questions going through your head. What kind of consequences could I be facing? How should I prepare for the trial in DUI court? Is it possible to get the DUI dismissed? 

Is it Possible to Have a DUI First Offense Dismissed in Court? Read More »

Should You Accept a First Offense DUI Plea Bargain?

Uncategorized / James Milligan

Getting charged with a first offense DUI doesn’t have to derail your life. Since most courts favor treatment over punishment, many first offenses can be resolved through some form of DUI plea bargain. 

Should You Accept a First Offense DUI Plea Bargain? Read More »

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