Hardship License hearings conducted by the Board of Appeal of the Massachusetts Division of Insurance begin with all those who are going to testify being sworn in and placed under oath. Next, those seeking hardship licenses are called up one by one. You are entitled to legal representation and if you have hired a lawyer, your attorney will appear […]
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It is a known fact that ignition interlock devices produce false positive readings. These false readings unjustly prevent the driver from operating the vehicle, and can result in extremely harsh consequences. False positives have occurred due to baked goods, protein bars containing sugar alcohol, cinnamon, mouthwash, and cigarette smoke. These substances may appear as alcohol
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Under Massachusetts Law, anyone who is reinstating his or her Massachusetts Driver’s License from a second or subsequent DUI suspension is required to use an ignition interlock device while on a hardship license and for at least 2 years after fully reinstating. Here are the IID reinstatement procedures. If the Registry denies you reinstatement, you have the
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An out of state DWI or DUI as well as out of state arrests, suspensions, and motor vehicle law violations can result in a suspension or revocation of your Massachusetts Driver’s License or right to operate. There are several reasons why an out of state license suspension or out of state violation may result in a
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In Massachusetts, the Registry of Motor Vehicles imposes chemical test refusal suspensions independently of DUI suspensions. Chemical test refusal suspensions are administrative in nature and they are imposed automatically, under the implied consent law, whenever someone who is arrested for operating under the influence of liquor (OUI) refuses to take a breath or blood test.
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Melanie’s Law was enacted in October 2005, as comprehensive revision of the Massachusetts drunk driving laws. Its statutory purpose was to better protect the public through stricter penalties, restrictions, and sanctions imposed on those suspected or convicted of operating under the influence. One means of doing so was to impose license suspensions ranging from 6 months
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A license suspension can be devastating, especially if it is unexpected. I understand that. In my practice, as a Hardship License Lawyer, I have over 20 years of experience in reversing driver’s license suspensions and obtaining hardship licenses for my clients in Massachusetts. I have successfully handled thousands of hardship license cases and I can
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Hiring the right Massachusetts DUI Attorney can make the difference between winning and losing. With lifetime lookback periods and the harsh consequences of Melanie’s Law, hiring a drunk driving lawyer can be a critical decision. Whether you are charged with a first offense DUI or a subsequent offense, a qualified DWI lawyer can help you get through
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