Drunk Driving DWI Massachusetts DWI

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Massachusetts DWI Law - Information

You can be arrested for DWI when:

A person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug, or operates a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more by weight of alcohol in the defendant's blood.

Massachusetts DWI penalties:

First Offense

• a fine of no more than $5,000.00
• not more than 2 1/2 years House of Correction
• license suspension for 1 year
• participate in a self help class

Second Offense

• a fine of no more than $10,000.00
• possible term of imprisonment of no more than 2 1/2 years
• license suspension for 2 years
• Interlock device installed in your car at your own expense for 2 years
• 14 day confined treatment program paid for by the defendant

Third Offense

• a fine of no more than $15,000.00
• possible term of imprisonment of no more than 5 years
• license suspension for 8 years
• possible seizure and sale of your vehicle

Should I hire a Massachusetts DWI Attorney?

Because DWI is such a highly technical field, you not only need to hire a attorney, but one who specifically specializes in DWI defense. DWI attorneys know that some of the enforcement and judicial procedures are unconstitutional and violate motorists' rights. They are more well versed with the different sobriety tests and their varying accuracy levels. Don't give up your rights.

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