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Have You Received a License Fraud Letter from the RMV? Strategies and Next Steps

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How Can a License Fraud Letter Impact Your Driving Privileges? The ability to drive is a key aspect of life for many Massachusetts residents. Driving is crucial for accomplishing many daily tasks, from commuting to work and taking kids to school activities to reaching doctor appointments and visiting friends and family. Receiving a Complaint Fraudulent […]

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Massachusetts CDL Downgrades & Disqualifications

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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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The Role of Field Sobriety Tests in Massachusetts DUI Cases

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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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Can a Hardship License Be Revoked in Massachusetts, and Under What Circumstances?

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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 Are the Legal Repercussions of Multiple Ignition Interlock Violations in Massachusetts?

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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

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The Karen Read Case: A Summary

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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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How Does Massachusetts Address Immediate Threat Suspensions for Drivers with Medical Conditions?

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What Is an Immediate Threat Suspension? In Massachusetts, the Registry of Motorized Vehicles (RMV) has the legal ability to suspend someone’s driver’s license if they believe that driver poses a threat to public safety. They can revoke a learner’s permit, driver’s license, vehicle registration, or the right to operate a vehicle. The word “immediate” operates

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How Do Prior Convictions Influence the Defense Strategy in a New DUI Case?

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How Can Prior Convictions Influence My Defense Strategy in a New DUI Case? When facing a new DUI charge, your past convictions can significantly impact your defense strategy. In Massachusetts, the law takes a harsh stance against repeat offenders, and prior convictions can lead to increased penalties, including longer jail sentences, higher fines, and extended

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What Are the Legal Options for First-Time DUI Offenders Seeking Leniency?

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What Are the Implications of a First DUI Charge in Massachusetts? Facing a first DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge in Massachusetts can lead to significant repercussions, such as losing your driving privileges, being fined, and potentially serving time in jail. The state’s stringent approach to DUI charges means that these offenses are taken very

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