Can I Go to Jail for Using a Fake ID in Massachusetts? Using a fake ID is almost a rite of passage in some places. Many people have stories of obtaining and using their first counterfeit IDs to get access to alcohol, clubs, or other age-restricted experiences. One study found that nearly 40% of college […]
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At every Board of Appeal Hearing, I present a detailed hearing memorandum, which is legal document that explains why the Board of Appeal should decide the case in your favor and grant the requested relief, which is either a 12 hour hardship license or a full reinstatement of your right to operate. The hearing memorandum
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The Impact of a DUI on Employment Prospects A DUI (Driving Under the Influence) conviction in Massachusetts can affect your professional life. Many people understand the fines, license suspension, and potential jail time that follow a DUI, but fewer realize how a DUI can impact employment opportunities. If you have been charged with or convicted
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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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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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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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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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