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Medford Drunk Driving Lawyers

1. Kevin O'Malley:

   Many people who find themselves confronted by the police never thought they would have a run-in with the law, but it can and does happen to many families. With the passage of MelanieÕs Law in October of 2005, Massachusetts has increased the penalties and sanctions for all levels of OUI convictions. This legislation: * Made it more difficult to get a hardship license * Increased penalties for refusing the breath test * Lowered the BAC that results in penalties, for people under age 21 * Required an Ignition Interlock Device after a second offense for drivers with a hardship license and drivers eligible for license reinstatement on any vehicle you own, lease or operate * Added child endangerment penalties if a person under 14 is in the car The penalties you face for drunk driving will vary depending upon your past drunk driving history, the charges youÕre facing, and your age. Typical penalties include a combination of license suspension/revocation, fines, driver re-training, jail time, access or denial of access to a work license or hardship license, and the ignition interlock device.

   1. One too many beers resulting in an OUI on the drive home
   2. A brawl breaking out at a teenager’s party leading to an arrest for assault and battery
   3. A speeding car, an accident with serious injuries or worse, vehicular manslaughter
   4. A young person caught shoplifting
   5. A fight in the home, leading to charges of domestic violence
   6. Drug possession

   This doesn’t just happen to other people—it can happen to people you love and care about. It can happen to you.