How Much Are OUI Fines In Massachusetts?

In the state of Massachusetts it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or above. This limit is lower for drivers under the age of 21 and drivers of commercial vehicles. The .08 percentage limit for adults is the standard measurement of the "impaired" driver across the United States.

In Massachusetts, a DUI is called an OUI, or "Operating Under the Influence". Massachusetts also has what is known as "Melanie's Law." This law was enacted in 2005 and increases the penalties to the drunk driving convictions in Massachusetts. Below is a comprehensive list of one can expect when facing OUI/DUI in Massachusetts.

First Drunk Driving Conviction
Jail - Up to 30 Months
Fine - From $500 to $5,000
Fine - $250 Assessment
Fine - $50 DUI Victim Trust Fund
License Suspension - 1 Year
Court Assigned Treatment Program

Second Drunk Driving Conviction
Jail - From 30 Days to 30 Months
Fine - From $600 to $10,000
License Suspension - 2 Years
Hardship License - Eligible after 1 Year
Ignition Interlock Device Required

Third Drunk Driving Conviction
Jail - From 150 Days to 5 Years
Fine - From $1,000 to $15,000
License Suspension - 8 Years
Hardship License - Eligible after 2 Years
Ignition Interlock Device Required

Fourth Drunk Driving Conviction
Jail - From 1 to 5 Years
Fine - From $1,500 to $25,000
License Suspension - 10 Years
Hardship License - Eligible after 5 Years
Ignition Interlock Device Required

Fifth Drunk Driving Conviction
Jail - From 2 to 5 Years
Fine - From $2,000 to $50,000
License Suspension - Permanent

The steep fines paired with jail time are why it's imperative that an experienced attorney is involved when faced with this matter. If you find yourself on the receiving end of a DUI/OUI Charge in Massachusetts, contact Attorney Paul R. Moraski at 1-978-744-1200.

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