• Effective November 28, 2002, Massachusetts changed its laws concerning drunk driving cases (OUI, DUI, DWI). Instead of a 10 year look back period for multiple offenses, drunk driving cases will now affect you for the REST OF YOUR LIFE.

• Most drunk driving trials in Massachusetts result in a not guilty.

• The Government has the burden of proof to find you guilty Beyond a Reasonable Doubt.

• Beyond a Reasonable Doubt standard is a Huge Hurdle to overcome in Massachusetts if you do not have an attorney experienced in drunk driving cases.

• Your case may be dismissed because the police did not tell you certain rights.

• On a first offense you are presumed to get the first offenders program (So called 24D program-16 weeks of classes one time a week) even after trial, therefore in almost all cases there is no reason to plead guilty.

• If you are found guilty of drunk driving, most judges in Massachusetts will sentence you to the same penalty you were offered on a plea of guilty. Most importantly, on a first offense even if you lose you are eligible for a hardship license.

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Any results portrayed here were dependent on the facts of that particular case and the results will differ if based on different facts. Please contact a Massachusetts DUI Attorney for a consultation on your particular legal matter.