The failure of a chemical test can be fatal to OUI,DUI,DWI / Drunk Driving charge in Massachusetts. This chemical test failure is defined as a person under 21 with a .02 blood alcohol content or (BAC) or a person over 21gives a sample of .08 or higher. if you are between the ages of 18-21 and you recieve a failed breath test. – you will recieve 30 days loss of license or until your case is terminated. plus an additional 180 days under the junior operator law (JOL) Going into the JOL program might wave the 180 day suspension. It is a similar alcohol education program that one would receive in the “ 24D program”. Those who are under 18 will incur the following penalty for failing the breath test. 30 days or until termination of the case, plus 180 days under the JOL statue. The program they would have to enter is similar to the “24D program”. [Read more...]
Worcester Drunk Driving Lawyer
Attorney John Peter Elloian is a DUI, OUI, and Drunk Driving defense Lawyer in Worcester Massachusetts. Drunk Driving is an offense in Massachusetts that can also be called OUI or Operating under the Influence. Drunk Driving can also be termed DUI or Driving under the Influence. Attorney Elloian understands how serious of a crime this is. The penalties for being caught Drunk Driving can impact your life immediately. OUI/DUI Laws can wreak havoc on novice attorneys and pro se litigants. You should not represent yourself a Drunk Driving proceeding. Attorney Elloian is a competent OUI/DUI defense lawyer who can eliminate the harmful Drunk Driving legal doctrine presented by the court system. [Read more...]
Massachusetts Drunk Driving License Suspension
Drunk Driving (OUI, DUI, DWI): License Suspension in Massachusetts. Drunk Driving (OUI, DUI, and DWI) license suspensions have been completely changed since October 28, 2005. The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is not bound by court orders that’s why you need a competent drunk driving lawyer like John Peter Elloian on your side. Drunk Driving (OUI, DUI, and DWI) lawyers can get you an alternative disposition.
First Offense for Drunk Driving (OUI, DUI, and DWI):
Jail for not more then 2 ½ years in a House of correction. License Revocation for One year, with work hardship eligibility after three months and general hardship after six months. [Read more...]
Melanie’s Law in Massachusetts
Melanie’s Bill has changed the face of Drunk Driving laws in Massachusetts. The changes implemented are:
Refusal to submit to a breath test or failure of that breath test no longer issues a 15 day temporary license. Chemical test refusals have been altered so that there no eligibility for a hardship license. The refusal suspensions carry a punishment of: 180 days for a first offense, 3 years for a second offense, 5 years for a third offense. A lifetime for a forth offense. [Read more...]
