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Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re facing OUI/DUI charges or license suspension, you probably have several questions about what’s happening. We’re here to help:
Is there a difference between DUI, OUI and DWI?
In Massachusetts, these abbreviations refer to driving while impaired from consuming an impairing substance, whether legal or illegal. DUI means driving under the influence of intoxicating substances, while OUI refers to operating under the influence. DWI can mean driving while intoxicated or driving while impaired.
I just reinstated my license. Why did I get a new license suspension notice?
Unless the Registry has added a new offense to your record or receives notice from another state that your license is suspended, the new notice is likely an invalid duplicate. However, I advise all clients who receive new suspension notices to check their license status on the Registry of Motor Vehicles website.
What is a hardship license?
A hardship license allows you to drive for a specific 12-hour period, seven days a week, while your driver’s license is suspended. We’ll help you provide the necessary documentation proving that you would suffer a significant “hardship” without the license.
What are my options following an arrest for a first offense OUI/DUI?
You have two options: fight or resolve the charge with a plea. If you fight unsuccessfully, and this is a first-offense OUI or DUI, you will most likely receive the same sentence you would have received if you pleaded to the charge.
Do I need an ignition interlock device?
You need an ignition interlock device if:
- You have two or more OUI convictions and are eligible for a hardship license
- You have two or more OUI convictions and qualify for license reinstatement
You must use the device in every registered vehicle you own, lease, or operate.