South Coast DUI Defense Lawyer
How Out-of-State Offenses can affect your DUI Conviction
In Massachusetts, the State counts DUI offenses, no matter how old they are. The State law allows the court to consider any of your prior DUI offenses whether you were convicted in Massachusetts or another state. This can greatly affect the penalty and sentence you may be subjected to, if convicted. So even if you were a teenager when you were convicted on a drunk driving charge from years ago, you may be considered a repeat offender, instead of a first time offender.
In addition, Massachusetts law requires the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) to regard an out of state violation "as if said violation had occurred in the Commonwealth." If your license has been suspended or revoked in another State, your Massachusetts license will also be suspended or revoked. You will need to have your license reinstated in the other state where it was suspended before you can have it handled in Massachusetts.
DUI Attorney in Cape Cod and the South Shore Handling Out-of-State Offenses
If you find yourself in this position, you may wonder what to do first. It is essential you contact The Massachusetts DUI Group, as this can be a difficult situation to sort out in which you can receive the best outcome on your driving rights. It will take one of our professional attorneys spending time and effort to obtain every detail in your case to effect a successful result for you. Whether you are attempting to sort out your license issue here in Massachusetts, or reside in another State but need to sort out a license suspension here because it is causing a problem with your license in your current residential State, you can contact us to help you with your situation. There are many things that can be done to challenge the evidence presented, and we have the knowledge to be able to do that for you.
For a FREE Case Evaluation about your Out-of-State OUI charge, you can fill-out our online form, or call (800) 838-6684 to make an appointment at one of our local offices. We answer our phones and return calls 24/7 - we even meet clients on Sundays!
When it comes to litigating out of state offense cases, our attorneys vigorously and tirelessly fight for clients, both in the District Court and at the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). Our motto of "All Cases, All Hours, All Courts" explains our determination, drive, and accountability in obtaining the best possible result for our clients. Learn more about Massachusetts DUI laws in our FAQ Section, and then call (800) 838-6684 for a FREE Case Evaluation or contact us online. |