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Hardship License Denial Upheld

In the case of Given v. Board of Appeal on Motor Vehicle Liability Policies and Bonds, the Middlesex Superior Court, the Middlesex Superior Court ruled that substantial evidence supported the Motor Vehicle Liability Board’s decision to not issue a hardship license to a driver with a suspended license. The driver had three violations of operating […]

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Breathalyzer Refusal & Failure Suspensions: Under 21

In accordance with G.L. c.  90 § 24(P), the Registry imposes administrative license suspensions for those under 21 years of age, for refusing a breathalyzer or taking a breathalyzer and registering a blood alcohol percentage of .02 or greater. Some drivers who have not been charged with DUI or any related offenses may apply for

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Mass. Hardship License Letters

Hardship license procedures at the Registry and the Board of Appeal must be followed to increase your chances of getting a Mass. hardship or Cinderella license. Requirements for a hardship license include providing certain documents such as a letter from your employer or acceptable proof of self-employment. For DUI suspensions, documentation showing proof of completion

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Hardship Licenses in California

Like Massachusetts, the State of California issues hardship licenses, which are known as “restricted driver’s licenses” in California, for those convicted of operating under the influence. Massachusetts residents who were arrested for DUI in California may be able to obtain these restricted driver’s licenses, so that they can legally drive here in Massachusetts. In order

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Cinderella & Hardship Licenses in Other States

Getting back on the road in Massachusetts after an out of state DUI or license suspension can be a major headache.  Massachusetts residents and license holders often have trouble because they must satisfy the DMV in the state where the drunk driving offense occurred as well as the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles. G.L. c.

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Open Cases & Mass. Board of Appeal Hearings

You should not appear before the Board of Appeal of the Massachusetts Division of Insurance at a hardship license hearing if you have open criminal or civil matters that may result in future suspension(s). You should contact a lawyer to review your driving and criminal records prior to filing for any hardship license hearing with

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Hire an Attorney Before your Board of Appeal Hearing

I get lots of calls from people who made the mistake of trying to represent themselves before the Massachusetts Board of Appeal. Instead of hiring an attorney to represent them before the RMV Board of Appeal, they have represented themselves or hired a lawyer who does not specialize in hardship license appeals. After the Board

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The New York Driving While Ability Impaired DWAI Law

New York’s driving while intoxicated statute divides levels of impairment into 3 subdivisions. Vehicle & Traffic Law (“VTL”), §§ 1192.1-3 [1989 ed.]. Subdivision one, a traffic infraction which carries non-criminal penalties, VTL § 155,5 defines driving while ability is impaired at VTL § 1192.1. Subdivisions two and three define driving while intoxicated and carry criminal

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Out of State Drunk Driving Convictions & Your Mass. License

Mass. General Laws c. 90, § 22(c), requires the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to give effect to out-of-state motor vehicle violations as if they had occurred in Massachusetts, for the purpose of license revocations and suspensions. The law defines a motor vehicle violation as a violation of law, regulation, by-law, or ordinance, except a

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