Being arrested for your first DUI in the state of Massachusetts is a serious crime and is punishable in a court of law. Having no prior DUI/DWI/OUI offenses on your record does not mean that you will be given any kind of lenience what so ever regarding your first DUI arrest. You will need the assistance of an attorney who specializes in Massachusetts DUI representation to fight your case and keep your record clean. Having a DUI/DWI/OUI conviction on your record will follow you for the rest of your life when you are applying for a job, student loans, a home loan, and reapplying for your license that was suspended in the first place. Fighting a DUI case is a very complex process and should not be taken lightly. That is why you should contact James M. Milligan, Jr., he is a Massachusetts DUI attorney who has the experience and proven track record to fight your case aggressively and effectively in a court of law.

Massachusetts DUI Field Sobriety Tests

After being pulled over for a suspected DUI in Massachusetts you will most likely be administered a series of field sobriety tests and even a breath test to determine if you are too impaired to be driving a motor vehicle. In Massachusetts unlike other states it is not an admission of guilt if you refuse to take any of the field sobriety tests or the breathalyzer test. Because of this it is common advice from a Massachusetts DUI/OUI attorney that you should refuse the field sobriety tests and the breathalyzer. If you have taken the field sobriety tests and were arrested and charged with DUI/DWI in the state of Massachusetts there is still hope. An experienced Massachusetts DUI attorney that is familiar with state laws can still clear your record and save your license.

Contact James M. Milligan, JR., to Save Your License

Unless a hearing is required within a maximum of 10-15 days after being arrested for a DUI/DWI/OUI the DMV will suspend your license automatically. This is why it is critical to contact a Massachusetts DUI attorney as soon as possible after being arrested for a DUI/DWI/OUI. Waiting till the last minute can be the different between keeping your license and having to ride the bus to work everyday. Even if your license is suspended a skilled Massachusetts DUI attorney can possibly obtain you a provisional license that will allow you to travel to work and other necessary places only. The length of license suspension and if your license will automatically be suspended varies from state to state so it is important to consult a DUI attorney who is familiar with Massachusetts state law so he can effectively get the most out of your case.

First Time DUI/DWI/OUI Offenses and Punishments

As a first time DUI offender in Massachusetts you will have to face multiple penalties and fines. Luckily with an experienced DUI/DWI/OUI attorney you may be able to reduce such penalties or reach an alternative disposition regarding your first DUI offense depending on the severity and many other factors. This is a list of penalties and fines that you will most likely incur after being arrested and charged with you first DUI/OUI/DWI in the state of Massachusetts.

FIRST OFFENSE

• A fine of $500 to $5,000
• 1 year of license suspension
• No more than 2 ½ years of incarceration
• Possible work/education license after 3 months
• General purpose temporary license considered after 6 months

ALTERNATIVE DISPOSITION

• Suspended license for 45 to 90 days if over 21
• Suspended license for 210 days if under 21
• Probation and alcohol-drug education programs

Ultimately no matter whether you are a first time offender or have multiple DUI/DWI/OUI arrests on your record you need to contact an aggressive and experienced Massachusetts DUI attorney immediately following a DUI arrest if you want any chance of keeping your license and staying out of jail. James M. Milligan, Jr. will do his best to do exactly that, contact him today at 1-866-OUI-ATTY for an initial consultation.