When facing a DUI/OUI first offense in Massachusetts, you’re going to have a couple of options to consider before and during your upcoming trial in court. Most first offenders have an opportunity outside of a Not Guilty verdict to escape a conviction. That opportunity takes the form of a Continuance Without a Finding.
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When you’re charged with a first offense DUI/OUI in Massachusetts, it’s practically a guarantee that you’ll be facing a license suspension of some sort. However, the length of that suspension and the factors that dictate when you get your license back will depend on the specific circumstances around your case.
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Getting charged with a DUI/OUI leaves you in an incredibly difficult situation. Your driver’s license is suspended, you may have just spent a night in jail, and now you’ve got an arraignment to deal with (and eventually, a formal trial to prepare for). If this is your first DUI charge, then you’re also in uncharted
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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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A first offense DUI conviction will result in a loss of your license to drive. It’s likely that your license was already suspended at the time of arrest from failing or refusing a breathalyzer test. If this suspension has concluded, a conviction will lead to a new and separate suspension. This is the most likely
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OUI and DUI laws in Massachusetts follow the same basic guidelines, no matter whether it’s your first DUI or your fifth. Drivers who operate a motor vehicle on a public roadway—or any area with a public right of access—while their ability to drive is impaired by alcohol or drugs are “driving under the influence” and
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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.
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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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The standard penalties for a first DUI / OUI conviction in Massachusetts are as follows:
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