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Massachusetts has some of the toughest penalties when it comes to drunk driving — and if you are facing charges of operating under the influence, you should have an even tougher lawyer. The most important decision you can make following an arrest for operating under the influence (OUI) is hiring an experienced lawyer. Our results for our clients speak for themselves, and we encourage you to review some of our drunk driving case results.
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Fines and Penalties for a Third OUI Offense
A third time offender is anyone that has already been convicted twice of operating under the influence in Massachusetts or any other state.
A third offense is considered a felony, which significantly increase the punishment. A third drunk driving offense in Massachusetts is punishable by:
- Mandatory minimum prison sentence of 150 days but not more than 5 years in state prison.
- A fine of at least $1,000 but not more than $15,000; and
- Loss of drivers license for 8 years with hardship license available after either 2 or 4 years.
Fines and Penalties for a Fourth OUI Offense
A fourth time offender is anyone that has already been convicted 3 times of operating under the influence in Massachusetts or any other state.
A fourth drunk driving offense in Massachusetts is punishable by:
- Mandatory minimum prison sentence of 1 year but not more than 5 years in state prison.
- A fine of at least $1,500 but not more than $25,000; and
- Loss of drivers license for 10 years with hardship license available after either 5 or 8 years.
Fines and Penalties for a Fifth and Subsequent OUI Offense
A fifth time offender is anyone that has already been convicted 3 times of operating under the influence in Massachusetts or any other state.
A fifth drunk driving offense in Massachusetts is punishable by:
- Mandatory minimum prison sentence of not less 2.5 years but not more than 5 years in state prison. No sentence can be suspended or reduced to less that 24 months.
- A fine of at least $2,000 but not more than $50,000; and
- Loss of drivers license for life with no chance of hardship license.
Charged With a DUI/DWI Offense? Call an experienced defense attorney today for help.
Our knowledgeable and experienced Brockton DUI Defense Attorney at The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan is available to assist clients throughout all of Southeast Massachusetts.
No matter where you are located, we are just a phone call away. Call the Brockton Drunk Driving Lawyer to schedule a free no-obligation case review and consultation at (508) 588-0422 and you will have taken your first step to find out what your legal options are for a defense against drunk driving charges. You can also click here to use our Free Case Evaluation Form.
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Our knowledgeable and experienced Greater Massachusetts OUI Drunk Driving Attorneys at The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan are available to assist clients throughout all of Massachusetts, including but not limited to Plymouth County including Brockton, Abington, Bridgewater, Whitman, Hanson, Hingham, Wareham, Halifax, Middleborough, Rockland, Lakeville, Holbrook, Avon, Kingston, Pembroke, Plympton, Pembroke, Hanover, Carver, Duxbury, Marshfield, Norwell, Hanover, Scituate, East/West Bridgewater, Rochester, Marion, Mattapoisett; Norfolk County including Quincy, Stoughton, Dedham, Weymouth, Braintree, Avon, Holbrook, Randolph, Canton, Sharon, Wrentham, Foxborough, Franklin, Walpole; Bristol County including New Bedford, Fall River, Taunton, Attleboro, Mansfield, Easton, Raynham, Norton; Cape Cod, Falmouth, Barnstable.
