Massachusetts Drunk Driving Penalties
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What is the penalty for drunk driving in Massachusetts?
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Massachusetts - at the discretion of the judge
Up to 2 1/2 years jail
$ 500 - $ 5,000 fine
1 yr suspension of dl - 45 days - 90 days mandatory
1 yr probation
Hardship license possible 3 to 6 months after completion of program
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As we all know there are a variety of factors when it comes to the insurance rates that we get on our cars. I think the main factors for this are location, coverage, record, age and gender. First variable that actually makes a big difference is the location in which the driver has to get the insurance. I have been insured at almost identical times in my life in two different states, Massachusetts and Washington. With almost identical coverage I have got two completely difference pricing on my rates. Being insured in Washington I found insurance for 40 dollars a month. In Massachusetts the minimum I was able to find was around 112 dollars a month, almost 3 times as much as the Washington insurance. I can only assume that this is the same for other states as well. If you are in Texas you are going to get many different rates across the country and outside of the country you are sure to get a variety of different rates.
Another factor that has a big impact on your rates is your driving record. If you have a couple DUI's and speeding tickets you can be sure that you are going to be paying a great deal more than your friends who have had a spotless record for the last 10 years. The thing with these big penalties is that you do not just have to pay for the $3000 DUI fine and attorney fees you are also going to have to pay for your increase in insurance rates for at least the next 10 years.
Another big factor in your insurance rate is amount of coverage that you are getting. This kind of goes without saying but is worth mentioning. Depending on how big your deductible is and the amount of damages you are insured for is going to make a big difference in the total cost of your car. Also another big factor in this is going to be the type of car that you are going to be insuring. There is obviously going to be a big difference between insuring a 1992 Camry that is worth 2000 dollars and a 2011 Ferrari that is worth 200,000 dollars.
The last things that go into the cost of car insurance are the age and gender of the driver. Like it or not if you a 16 year old male you are going to be paying a lot more than a 65 year old female, unless of course the 65 year old female was just given 3 DUI offenses. You can like this or hate this but the truth is that this there is a lot of data that says that if you are a 16 year old male there is a much higher chance that you are going to cause damage to your car. I think that this is one of the smallest factors and the other factors are going to greatly impact the cost of insurance for you and your motor vehicle.
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Does DA need original paperwork to charge you with subsequent DUI in Massachusetts?
Arrested for DUI.They are counting a DUI I had 25+ years ago.My understanding is DA needs that original paperwork from 25 + years ago to charge with me subsequent offense. 2?s. Is this true?If so can I find out myself if the paperwork still exists from 25+ years ago before making a deal with DA?
You should let your attorney worry about it.
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Traffic ticket convictions can have a bigger impact than you might think. Excessive convictions oftentimes lead to losing your privilege to drive. What's more, convictions can increase your vehicle insurance premiums. This article discusses fundamental information about traffic ticket hearings in Michigan and most states.
Civil vs. Criminal Infractions
Nearly all traffic tickets are classified as civil infractions and not regarded as criminal infractions. For example, a speeding ticket is a civil infraction, while a drunk driving ticket is a criminal offense. If you are reported for a civil infraction, you are eligible to a hearing in the District Court to fight it. You don't have the right to a trial by jury. Rather, you have a right to a hearing before a judge or magistrate.
The First Type of Civil Hearing
For civil infractions, there are 2 different kinds of hearings. One type of hearing is referred to as an informal hearing. This grants you a hearing before a magistrate or judge. The police officer must appear. Attorneys and prosecutors do not work on informal hearings. A judge or magistrate will render a decision. If the decision is undesirable, you may appeal the decision.
The Second Type of Civil Hearing
The 2nd type of hearing available is known as a formal hearing. A formal hearing is held before a Judge. At a formal hearing, prosecutors and defense lawyers may appear. The prosecutor will speak for the interests of the city which wrote the traffic ticket. A lawyer is allowed to represent the defendant.
Essentially, a formal hearing is very equivalent to a trial. The prosecutor will typically call the police officer to offer testimony and will call any witnesses in order to try to confirm that you are responsible for the traffic ticket. When the prosecution has finished, the defendant proceeds. The defendant will then have the chance to testify and call any witnesses. After the testimony, both the prosecutor and the defendant can present closing arguments and then, the judge will render his or her decision as to whether or not you are responsible for the traffic ticket. If you are found accountable, you have the right to appeal.
Legal Disclaimer: The information you obtain in this article is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice nor the creation of an attorney-client relationship. Please consult a Michigan traffic attorney for advice concerning your personal situation.
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About Attorney Mark Langschied
Need help with Michigan driver's license restoration or Michigan traffic tickets? As a southeast Michigan attorney for 20 years, I will bring my background, experience and determination to argue your Michigan traffic ticket or speeding ticket case.
