A Massachusetts resident and holder of a commercial driver’s license CDL is facing a DUI charge in New Hampshire. He had a prior OUI conviction in Massachusetts in 1982. He has questions about the implications of being convicted of DUI in New Hampshire and he is trying to decide whether her should fight his New […]
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Those facing New Hampshire DUI suspensions may soon be able to get their driving privileges restored with ignition interlock restricted hardship licenses. Currently, the State of New Hampshire Motor Vehicles Bureau does not issue hardship licenses. However, if New Hampshire House Bill 496 passes, that will change. First offenders who have lost their licenses for
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Appealing an adverse decision of the Board of Appeals requires filing a complaint in Superior Court within thirty (30) days of the decision. After service of the administrative record of the proceedings under appeal, you must file a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings and an accompanying Memorandum of Law. All legal pleadings must be
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Unfortunately for Massachusetts motorists, it’s that time of year. With the recent inclement weather, we’ve already had a substantial number of traffic accidents due to snow and ice. We can expect many more weather related accidents before the end of the snow season. When you are involved in an accident, your insurance company will make
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In order to obtain a Massachusetts Driver’s License, Learner’s Permit, or hardship license, you must submit satisfactory proof of your age, signature, and Massachusetts Residency which meets the Registrar’s document standards. You also must provide a valid, legitimately obtained, Social Security Number which the Registry will electronically validate with the U.S. Social Security Administration. The
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The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts has recently ruled that a certified copy of a letter from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, which was introduced in an operating after suspension trial, to prove that the defendant was notified of his license suspension was admitted into evidence in violation of the defendant’s right to confront
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My law office often gets inquiries from individuals who are attempting to seal their driving records or driver histories. Unfortunately, in Massachusetts, this is impossible. Many candidates for public safety employment as police officers or firefighters as well as CDL drivers have been denied employment due to automobile law violations and other more serious infractions
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Under the Safe Driver Insurance Plan (“SDIP”), created pursuant to G.L. c. 175, § 113B and administered by the Merit Rating Board, see G,L. c. 6, § 183, a record is compiled of each motor vehicle operator’s “at-fault accidents,” “convictions of moving violations of motor vehicle laws,” and “comprehensive claims totaling $2,000 or more.” G,L.
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At-Fault Accident Surcharges can result in the suspension of your license in Massachusetts and they can also be used to require you to take a mandatory 8 hour driver re-training class. An accident is surchargeable in Massachusetts if you were determined to be more than 50% at fault for the collision and the insurance company
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