Clients often ask how an out of state DUI arrest will impact their Massachusetts Driver’s License. In summary, the Mass. Registry is required to treat an out of state motor vehicle violation, such as operating under the influence, which was committed by a Massachusetts resident or license holder, as if it had occurred in Massachusetts. […]
Out of State DUI Suspensions & the Mass. RMV Read More »
Many Massachusetts DUI cases involve additional criminal charges such as negligent operation, operating to as to endanger, and leaving the scene of an accident. For license suspension purposes, it is absolutely critical for DUI lawyers to carefully consider these charges and the severe consequences which result from being convicted of these relatively minor motor vehicle
Massachusetts DUI & Habitual Traffic Offender Suspensions Read More »
Massachusetts Hardship Licensing Laws include “waiting periods,” which require drivers who have had their licenses suspended for DUI, drug convictions, and habitual traffic offender status to serve a certain amount of the suspension time prior to being considered for a hardship license. The Mass. Registry of Motor Vehicles will refuse to hear a hardship license appeal
Massachusetts Hardship License Waiting Periods Read More »
The Boston Globe recently reported that the Boston Police Department, along with the Mass. RMV, has instituted a crackdown on handicapped parking placard abuse, and rightfully so. Apparently, large numbers of able-bodied motorists have been using handicapped parking placards issued to others to park in handicapped parking spots. This, of course, prevents those who really
Mass. RMV & Boston PD Crackdown on Handicapped Placard Abuse Read More »
All of the major Boston media outlets are reporting on Senator Anthony Galluccio’s alleged home breathalyzer violation. Gallucio was placed on home confinement and ordered to undergo mandatory random alcohol monitoring as a result of pleading guilty to leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident. Alcohol was apparently suspected to be involved in the
Toothpaste Defense in Breathalyzer Violation Case Read More »
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles offers a community outreach program called “shifting gears.” This program is presented at various locations such as libraries and senior centers throughout Massachusetts. The program is designed to provide information to senior drivers about elder driving safety, tips to improve driving, and how to obtain a disability or handicapped
Mass. RMV Safe Driving Programs Read More »
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will suspend your driver’s license if you are convicted of certain drug offenses. A conviction for simple possession of a Class A, B, C, D, or E controlled substance (e.g. marijuana, cocaine, heroin, percocet, or oxycontin) will result in a one year license suspension. A conviction for possession with
Massachusetts License Suspensions for Drug Convictions Read More »
The consequences associated with driving on a suspended license are often underestimated and misunderstood. Being convicted of driving on a suspended license can carry stiff penalties including mandatory jail time and an automatic license suspension which is “stacked” on top of any existing suspension or revocation. All convictions for driving on a suspended license will
Operating After Suspension in Massachusetts Read More »
It is critically important to understand the Massachusetts Board of Appeal license reinstatement procedures, as many Appellants mistakenly believe that an order from the Board requiring the Mass. RMV to reinstate a license confers driving privileges. This mistake could result in arrest for driving on a suspended license. If, as a result of your hardship
Mass. Board of Appeal License Reinstatement Procedure Read More »
Call Us Now
Email Us Now