Massachusetts DUI

Massachusetts DUI law uses the terms OUI, DUI and DWI to describe the crime of drunk driving, respectively they stand for operating under the influence, driving under the influence, and driving while intoxicated.

In addition to the OUI or DUI charge that the state of Massachusetts will bring against you there is also the 'per se' charge which makes it a crime to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or greater. No evidence of impairment is required to be found guilty of the per se charge, all that is required is a chemical test result at .08% or greater.

A Massachusetts DUI or OUI will bring both administrative penalties (actions the DMV will take against your Massachusetts drivers license) and criminal penalties such as court imposed fines, community service, and jail time. Since 2005 the penalties have gotten much more harsh with the introduction of Melanie's Law which enhances punishments and administrative actions of OUI offenders.

Your can read more about the Massachusetts Melanie's Law here.

Massachusetts DUI Penalties

Massachusetts First Offense Punishments

• Jail:  None to 2.5 years
• Fine:  $500 - $5,000
• Drivers license suspension of 1 year

Massachusetts Second Offense Punishments

• Jail:  30 days to 2.5 years
• Fine:  $600 to $10,000
• Drivers license suspension for 2 years

Massachusetts Third Offense Punishments

• 3rd DUI offense in MA is considered a felony
• Jail:  150 days to 5 years
• Fine:  $1000 to $15,000
• Drivers license suspension for 8 years

Massachusetts DUI Drivers License Issues

SR22 Insurance

Massachusetts requires people convicted of DUI to maintain DUI insurance; or high risk auto insurance otherwise known as an SR22 insurance policy.  Some of the big companies do provide SR22 insurance but most do not.  That means you will have to turn to a company that specializes in this type of high risk auto insurance.

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