Legal Question in DUI Law in Massachusetts

This is not necessarily a simple question to answer because you have not told us much about what happened. Most simple first offense cases without personal injury can be resolved fairly quickly. Some cases go to trial, some don't. It depends on the person charged and the evidence. Your best bet is to talk to an experienced lawyer so your individual circumstances can be evaluated. I would be happy to talk to you.

Jail: Not more than 2 1/2 years House of Correction

Fine: $500-$5,000

License suspended for 1 year; work/education hardship considered in 3 months; general hardship in 6 months

Alternative Disposition (1st Offense OUI)

Plead to Continuance without a Finding aka CWOF. It is similar to, but not technically a guilty plea. (More info on a CWOF.)

Pay a number of fines and court fees (over $2500 in total), as well as take a hit to your insurance.

Unsupervised probation for one year.

Mandatory participation in 16 week (1 hour) alcohol-drug education (DAE) program paid for by defendant.

License suspended for 45 to 90 days (not including any penalty for breath test refusal)

License suspension is 210 days for drivers under age 21.

You are eligible for a hardship license right away, in most cases.

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