Massachusetts DUI Laws

2007-03-08 10:33:40

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Risks of DUI

Practically all states consider DUI or "driving under influence" of alcohol, drugs or other substances as a serious offense. This is mainly because a DUI condition impairs your ability to drive competently and increases the chances of serious injury or even death for you and your passengers.

Depending on some factors like your your blood alcohol content (BAC), how many times you have committed the same offense, age of your passengers, and whether there was an accident, you could risk incurring penalties like jail terms, hefty fines and suspension or revocation of your driver's license.

Massachusetts DUI Laws

Massachusetts DUI laws consider a BAC of .08 as liable for DUI arrest and conviction. However, the state treats DUI cases in court on "per se" basis, which means that a jury can still overturn the accusation if it thinks that the blood alcohol tests were not conducted properly. Chances are, there may be environmental or physical factors that could have distorted the BAC test results.

Whether it is your first offense or not, your licensed will be suspended under Massachusetts DUI laws. If you are not a resident of Massachusetts, a notice will still be sent to your state's DMV regarding your DUI offense. If you have never refused to take BAC tests, you can get a Hardship License which limits your daily driving time to 12 hours a day, you need to secure a letter from your employer. The DUI offense will stay in your driving record for at least ten years, and will adversely affect your car insurance premium.

In lieu of jail time, the court can grant you a probation where your activities will be closely monitored and restricted.

If you have a DUI case pending in Massachusetts, definitely seek legal advice and counseling. There are many good attorneys in Boston as well as other cities of Massachusetts who can help clear you of DUI charges.


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