Q: How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record in Massachusetts? A: Individual state laws always determine the length of time that a DUI stays on your record. However, the first thing to understand is that you actually have two individual records where a conviction for DUI will be recorded: your driving record and […]
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We frequently hear from individuals who have prior DUI / OUI convictions on their permanent record, and are seeking a way to have them removed. Is it possible? In short, the answer is that this is not easy or likely in most cases. But can a DUI be expunged at all in the state of
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Failing a breathalyzer test can be a scary moment. Don’t panic. A failed breathalyzer test presents an obstacle in your DUI case, but the existence of the test alone is not proof of your guilt. It will, however, result in several immediate penalties, including:
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A police officer is free to ask anyone—whether you’re in the driver’s seat, passenger seat, or just loitering near a vehicle—to take a breath test. This doesn’t mean you are required to take it, or that the results of such a test would be usable against you in court. There’s a strong argument to be
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Do you lose your license immediately after a DUI / OUI in the state of Massachusetts? Yes. In general, it will not be legal for you to drive immediately after an arrest or conviction for a first DUI in Massachusetts (where the local term is OUI, or “Operating Under the Influence”). Arrests and convictions both
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Yes, Massachusetts courts have reopened for DUI trials and other criminal matters. You will also be able to engage with the District Court related to your DUI case for all pre-trial matters including pleas, admissions, hearings, and appeals. With that said, not all proceedings are being handled in person.
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In the state of Massachusetts, reckless driving charges and DUI charges are not the same offense and have some unique features.
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Not all DUI cases make it to trial before the matter is resolved in a favorable way. A dismissal can be authorized by either the prosecutor or the judge that is presiding over the case before the trial even starts. Either way, the end result is the same: You’re free to move on with your
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In the state of Massachusetts, reckless driving charges and DUI charges are not the same offense and have some unique features.
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