Legal Question in DUI Law in Massachusetts

MA liscense suspended for 18 year old out-of-state DUI

I was convicted of DUI in NH in 1986. I paid my fine, but did not

attend alcohol education classes. I was told my liscense in NH

would be suspended if I didn't, but I was in college at the time and

didn't have the m. I've renewed my liscense 4 times in MA and

never had a problem since. I recently tried to

renew my liscense in MA and they told me I had a suspended

liscense in NH, and as of 7/17/04 my MA liscense would be

suspended as well. I enrolled in alcohol education classes (last

weekend of July) and have done all I can to rectify my NH

suspension, but it seems unlikely that I can get it resolved before

my MA suspension takes effect. I'm the primary income source and

I have a disabled child which requires my wife to be home so my

question is: is there anyway possible to get at least an extension

from MA RMV? Everyone I spoke to at the MA RMV said nothing

can be done until I resolve the NH suspension. I've done

everything necessary to resolve this expeditously, but not being

able to get to my job could have devastating consequences. Any

advice would be most welcome. Thank you.


Asked on 6/27/04, 3:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Martha Kovner Law Offices of Martha J. Kovner

Re: MA liscense suspended for 18 year old out-of-state DUI

The Registry is a tough agency to go against. There is not sucj thing as an extension. Once your license is suspended in MA, you could possibly go and try and get a hardship license at the registry so that you could get to work. Did they violate your probation in NH due to not doing the classes? IN MA, if you do not do the program they will violate you and you could lose your license for a year as opposed to the 45-90 days in lieu of doing the classes. I hope that this help. If you would like to speak further, you an reach me at 508-587-9111. Martha Kovner

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Answered on 6/27/04, 5:09 pm


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