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    • Joseph J. Higgins
    • Daniel Park
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Will a First DUI Offense Stay On My Record For Life?

Uncategorized / James Milligan

The top priority with a first DUI offense is to avoid the worst possible penalties—and hopefully, any penalties at all. But unfortunately, if you’re convicted of OUI in Massachusetts, your first DUI offense will forever be on your criminal record.

Will a First DUI Offense Stay On My Record For Life? Read More »

The Full Breakdown of Massachusetts First DUI Penalties

Uncategorized / James Milligan

Massachusetts is relatively strict compared to other states when it comes to first DUI/OUI penalties, especially with regard to maximum jail time. If you’re charged and convicted of a first DUI in Massachusetts, you risk consequences including:

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Attorney Jay Milligan Beat My First DUI Charge. Here’s How.

Uncategorized / James Milligan

A first DUI charge in Massachusetts has the potential for severe consequences. It pays to get the right legal counsel immediately and exhaust all possible avenues of defense. Attorney Jay Milligan is one of the top-rated OUI attorneys in the state, with more than 20 years of exclusive practice on OUI cases and over 100

Attorney Jay Milligan Beat My First DUI Charge. Here’s How. Read More »

What to Expect At Your First DUI Arraignment (and How to Prepare)

Uncategorized / James Milligan

Arraignment is just a fancier word for your first court appearance after being arrested for DUI (or OUI, as it’s termed in Massachusetts).

What to Expect At Your First DUI Arraignment (and How to Prepare) Read More »

7 Steps to Success With Your First DUI License Reinstatement

Uncategorized / James Milligan

If you’ve lost your license due to a first DUI / OUI charge, there are a series of steps to go through to apply for reinstatement. 

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4 Ways to Reduce Your First DUI License Suspension

Uncategorized / James Milligan

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First DUI Fines Aren’t the Only Costs of a DUI in Massachusetts

Uncategorized / James Milligan

The standard penalties for a first DUI / OUI conviction in Massachusetts are as follows:

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Every First DUI Cost, From Fines to License Reinstatement

Uncategorized / James Milligan

It would be much more convenient if all the costs of a DUI (or OUI in Massachusetts) could be paid in one place at one time. Unfortunately, many separate, individual fines and fees (both mandatory and voluntary) can contribute to overall OUI / DUI cost totals in Massachusetts. Each one will need to be addressed

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Is It Possible to Get First DUI Charges Dropped Before the Trial?

Uncategorized / James Milligan

First DUI charges (also called OUI if you live in Massachusetts) are a big deal, but they don’t always lead to a disastrous long-term impact on your life. Two of the best possible outcomes are to see the OUI / DUI charges dropped before trial or to obtain a Not Guilty verdict after trial. 

Is It Possible to Get First DUI Charges Dropped Before the Trial? Read More »

Should I Get a Lawyer For My First DUI / OUI in Massachusetts?

Uncategorized / James Milligan

The first thing you should do when facing a DUI / OUI in Massachusetts is to contact an attorney. You’re going to have a lot of pressing questions and concerns about your OUI charge, and a DUI / OUI lawyer is the person who can help you work through them. So, if you’re asking yourself,

Should I Get a Lawyer For My First DUI / OUI in Massachusetts? Read More »

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