Arraignment is just a fancier word for your first court appearance after being arrested for DUI (or OUI, as it’s termed in Massachusetts).
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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
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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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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.
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Between the flashing lights and panicked thoughts, a first DU/OUI offense is always a stressful experience. But even if you’re arrested and charged with DUI, it doesn’t mean you’ll be found guilty in a court of law. You’re innocent until proven guilty. Not even a failed breathalyzer test is conclusive evidence of guilt since any
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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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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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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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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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Your first DUI conviction (or OUI conviction in Massachusetts) is most likely considered a misdemeanor. This is because both first and second offenses are categorized as misdemeanors in Massachusetts unless serious circumstances such as death and severe injuries are involved. Only conviction for a 3rd and subsequent OUI will always result in a felony on
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