What Is an Ignition Interlock Device? An ignition interlock device (IID) is a breathalyzer connected to a vehicle’s ignition system. You may be familiar with this device if you have been convicted of OUI (operating under the influence) in Massachusetts. When your car has an IID installed, you must blow into the device before starting […]
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A Continuance Without a Finding or “CWOF” is a way to resolve a criminal charge without a conviction or guilty finding. To get a CWOF, the defendant must admit that there are sufficient facts to support a conviction. If the Judge accepts the admission to sufficient facts, he will place the defendant on probation and
How Can a Hardship License Impact Your Economic Situation? Losing your license due to a Massachusetts OUI can wreak havoc on many areas of your life. The economic fallout of not being able to drive can be substantial. In addition to the legal challenges you are facing, you may find yourself unable to secure transportation
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Understanding Immediate Threat License Suspension for Senior Adults Having a driver’s license is essential to maintaining independence as we get older and getting where you want to go when you want to go there. However, driving can get more challenging as we get older, whether from slower reaction times or difficulties with hearing or seeing
In August of 2024, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles called and emailed almost 500 Massachusetts truck drivers notifying them that their Commercial Driver’s Licenses will be downgraded to prevent them from driving commercial motor vehicles. The recipients of these calls and emails were shocked and confused. Some thought it was a scam. These drivers
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Always on Your Side in Massachusetts A Massachusetts DUI charge is a serious matter that cannot be taken lightly. Massachusetts DUI laws are particularly complex and require a keen understanding of the breadth and scope of the legal system and how it works. At The Law Office of Brian Simoneau, P.C., we believe in giving
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Understanding the Details of a Suspension License Having driving privileges revoked can have a massive impact on anyone’s daily life. Driving as a means of transportation fulfills the daily traveling needs of many Americans. Driving is essential for many people living in the United States, from commuting to work to obtaining basic needs such as
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What is Melanie’s Law? In Massachusetts, DUI and DWI – impaired driving – is called operating under the influence (OUI). If you are charged with OUI, you must be defended and advised by a Massachusetts OUI lawyer, and you must contact that lawyer as soon as you can after an OUI arrest. In 2005, “Melanie’s
Who Is Karen Read? Karen Read, a 44-year-old financial analyst and adjunct professor in Massachusetts is the defendant in a high-profile murder trial. Ms. Read was accused of striking her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, with her SUV and leaving him to die in an impending snowstorm in late January 2022. She pleaded not
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