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5 Questions to Ask a DUI Lawyer When Faced with Your First DUI

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No doubt you’ll have tons of questions to ask a DUI lawyer if you’re charged with a DUI first offense. Here are the five that you shouldn’t forget:

5 Questions to Ask a DUI Lawyer When Faced with Your First DUI Read More »

What Are Some Common DUI Plea Bargains for First Offenders?

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An experienced DUI lawyer can advise you about the pros and cons of common DUI plea bargains such as a “CWOF.”

What Are Some Common DUI Plea Bargains for First Offenders? Read More »

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

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Any conviction for DUI in Massachusetts can lead to jail time. However, jail sentences are uncommon for a first offense DUI. Here’s why:

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

Can I Represent Myself in an OUI Case?

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While you can represent yourself in an OUI case, OUI laws are complicated, and working with a Massachusetts OUI lawyer has significant advantages.

Can I Represent Myself in an OUI Case? Read More »

What Does Continuance Without a Finding (CWOF) Mean?

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A “CWOF” is an alternative disposition that first-offenders for OUI in Massachusetts often accept to avoid a criminal conviction for OUI.

What Does Continuance Without a Finding (CWOF) Mean? Read More »

OUI Driver’s License Suspensions in Massachusetts

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Driver’s license suspensions due to OUI in Massachusetts present numerous legal challenges. Contact an experienced Massachusetts DUI lawyer to learn more.

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What You Need to Know About Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana

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Recreational marijuana may be legal in Massachusetts, but OUI laws in Massachusetts are clear: driving under the influence of marijuana is still illegal.

What You Need to Know About Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana Read More »

Prescription Drugs and Driving: How to Handle an Opioid-Related OUI

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Taking prescription drugs and driving while impaired will be treated the same as all drugged driving and drunk driving charges. Here’s what to do:

Prescription Drugs and Driving: How to Handle an Opioid-Related OUI Read More »

Is an OUI in Massachusetts a Misdemeanor or a Felony?

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DUI misdemeanor or felony charges depend on exact circumstances. Here’s how you can tip the balance in your favor when faced with an OUI in Massachusetts.

Is an OUI in Massachusetts a Misdemeanor or a Felony? Read More »

How Long Will My Driver’s License Suspension Last After an OUI?

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A Massachusetts driver’s license suspension related to OUI charges can last from 30 days all the way to lifetime, depending upon the following factors.

How Long Will My Driver’s License Suspension Last After an OUI? Read More »

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