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Massachusetts License Fraud Suspension Attorney

If you receive a letter from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) telling you that your license has been indefinitely suspended due to license fraud, immediately contact a Massachusetts license fraud suspension attorney at The Law Office of Brian Simoneau. Call 508-625-5776.

Committing fraud to obtain a driver’s license is a felony in Massachusetts. The RMV and the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) aggressively investigate license fraud, and offenders may expect little leniency. Driver’s license fraud may result in immediate administrative action and lead to long-term criminal penalties.

With over 20 years of legal experience, attorney Brian Simoneau focuses on driver’s license suspension law. He is the co-author of Obtaining, Losing, and Seeking Reinstatement of Driver’s Licenses, the textbook that teaches attorneys how to appeal driver’s license suspensions.

What Constitutes Driver’s License Fraud?

When you provide false information or documents to the RMV to obtain a license, permit, or ID card, you are committing driver’s license fraud. It does not matter if no license was granted or if you never received or used the license. Driver’s license fraud may entail:

  1. Identity theft: Using another person’s name, Social Security number, or birth certificate to obtain a Massachusetts driver’s license.
  2. False residency: Claiming a Massachusetts address as your residence to avoid taxes or higher insurance rates while living in another state.
  3. Fake IDs: Underage individuals using altered or borrowed driver’s licenses to purchase alcohol.
  4. Multiple identities: A person holding several driver’s licenses under different names to conceal a criminal record or driving history.

For What Other Reasons Are Driver’s Licenses Suspended in This State?

Fraud isn’t the only reason a Massachusetts driver’s license may be suspended. You can also lose driving privileges for multiple DUI convictions (also called OUI or “operating under the influence” convictions), chemical test refusals, or by accumulating too many traffic violations.

If the RMV determines you provided false documents or information to obtain a driver’s license or ID Card, your license will be suspended, and you must schedule a hearing with the RMV Special Investigations Unit. Success at these hearings requires careful preparation.

What Should You Do After a Fraud-Related Driver’s License Suspension?

You must book an appointment online with the Registry of Motor Vehicles using the information provided in your suspension notice letter. You will be allowed to upload documents that prove your true identity, birth date, signature, immigration status, and residential address.

You will usually meet by phone with a Registry Hearing Officer, who will explain the reason for the suspension. You must demonstrate your true identity to the satisfaction of the Hearing Officer, who has specialized training in identity theft and fraud.

What is Required For a Driver’s License Suspension Hearing?

You must upload proof of residency, proof of your date of birth, and a copy of your signature on a government-issued document to the RMV. At your hearing, you must explain why the RMV has evidence of driver’s license fraud and why you should have your license back.

Most license fraud cases arise from facial recognition matches or referrals from the MSP. A license suspension lawyer can help you present your case effectively. After the hearing, the RMV Hearing Officer renders a decision to uphold or overturn your license suspension.

Contact Massachusetts license fraud suspension lawyer Brian Simoneau at once if you receive a letter telling you that your Massachusetts driver’s license has been suspended due to Complaint Fraudulent License/ID (or “COMP FRAUD LIC/ID”). He will help prepare you for your hearing.

Can You Appeal an RMV License Suspension?

If the RMV Hearing Officer upholds your license suspension, you may seek a hardship license or early license reinstatement by going to the Massachusetts Division of Insurance Appeal Board, which can overrule the RMV’s decision.

In fraud cases, the Board reviews a person’s driving record, criminal record, and need to drive versus the risk to public safety. The Registry of Motor Vehicles does not grant hardship licenses in cases involving fraud, and the Board rarely grants hardship licenses.

If you have an active fraud hold on your record, you cannot file an appeal until you have first met with an RMV Hearing Officer. The Board may ask for the “Results of Hearing” form before it will hear your case.

When Will Your Appeal Be Considered?

It can take several months to get a Board of Appeal hearing date. Use this time to compile evidence that strengthens your case and to consult Massachusetts license fraud suspension attorney Brian Simoneau.

To lift your license suspension, you will have to take a written exam, acquire a learner’s permit, and take a road test. You must pay a $500 reinstatement fee and a $100 new license and road test fee.

What Are the Potential Penalties for License Fraud?

In the most serious license fraud cases, the Registry of Motor Vehicles may impose a lifetime revocation of your suspended license with no possibility of obtaining a hardship license, and you may also be subject to criminal charges under Massachusetts law.

Lying on applications, pretending to be someone else to get a license, or making, stealing, or using fake licenses or other false identification to obtain a license is a felony in Massachusetts. Those who receive convictions face severe penalties, including up to 5 years in prison.

The RMV detects license fraud in several ways, using facial recognition technology and cross-matching information provided by the Social Security Administration. If you receive a letter from the RMV regarding license fraud, contact Massachusetts license fraud suspension lawyer Brian Simoneau at once to discuss your case and options.

Let The Law Office of Brian Simoneau Assist You

At The Law Office of Brian Simoneau, experienced Massachusetts attorney Brian Simoneau focuses his practice on traffic and driving laws. He has successfully handled a considerable number of Massachusetts license fraud cases, obtaining the best possible results for his clients.

Attorney Brian Simoneau provides clients with specialized legal advice regarding driver’s license fraud, license suspensions, and the Massachusetts RMV. To learn more or retain his services, schedule a free consultation by calling The Law Office of Brian Simoneau at 508-625-5776.