| In the state of Massachusetts, drunk driving can be | | | | between $500 and $5,000 in fines and legal fees. You |
| called driving under the influence (DUI), operating under | | | | will have to be on probation for one year, and you will |
| the influence (OUI), or driving while impaired (DWI). All | | | | have to spend at least 12-16 weeks in an alcohol-drug |
| three of them fall under strict drunk driving or DUI laws. | | | | education program, which you must pay for on your |
| Massachusetts is rare in the fact that it allows those | | | | own. |
| accused of DUI to be tried in front of a jury of six | | | | Besides these penalties, you will also lose your drivers |
| people. In fact, this right is guaranteed by law unless | | | | license or commercial trucking license. The license |
| waived by the accused. If you are facing your first DUI | | | | suspension will be between forty five and ninety days |
| offense, a qualified DUI lawyer will be able to help you | | | | for a first time Massachusetts DUI offender. Because |
| decide whether or not a jury trial is the best option for | | | | the punishments under Massachusetts DUI law vary |
| you. | | | | so tremendously, you should consult with an attorney |
| If you are convicted of your first DUI offense in | | | | before you face your day in court. A qualified attorney |
| Massachusetts, you could end up in jail for some time. | | | | will help you get the least possible consequences for |
| There is no minimum jail time required, but the | | | | your offense. |
| maximum is 2 ½ years. You will also pay | | | | |