Aggressive Defense For Repeat OUI Offenders In Boston
In Massachusetts, the penalties for an OUI can be severe, but they escalate for repeat OUI convictions. Courts are increasingly disinclined to see subsequent offenses as mere mistakes in judgment. That makes experienced legal guidance a necessity for every defendant.
At the Law Offices of Lefteris K. Travayiakis, P.C., founding attorney Lefteris K. Travayiakis has spent decades protecting the future of his clients via focused, thorough legal guidance. When you need an OUI lawyer on your side in Boston or West Roxbury, call to schedule your free initial consultation.
The Potential Consequences Of Repeat OUIs
For a second OUI conviction, there is a mandatory incarceration period of 30 days and fines could be up to $10,000. Your license suspension lasts for two years, and one must be served before you will even be considered for a hardship permit, even with an ignition interlock device (IID). An IID can be both expensive and difficult to manage, since it can subject you to lockouts, rolling retests that leave you stranded and future administrative hearings.
For a third OUI conviction, which becomes a felony, there is a minimum sentence of 150 days, fines of up to $15,000, an eight-year license suspension and the use of an IID for a hardship license, which can only be considered after two years.
One key detail to note is that a felony could stay on your permanent record for life, potentially impacting future employment opportunities.
The Lifetime Lookback Defense: Challenging Prior Convictions
Your defense strategy may include challenging the validity of your prior convictions, particularly if there was no chemical testing involved or the conviction relied upon a breath test done between 2012 and 2019. If successful, that can reduce the penalties associated with your current case if you are convicted.
Protect Your Future: Reach Out For A Free Consultation Today
If you are facing repeat OUI charges in Boston or West Roxbury, call the firm at 617-657-2333 or use the online contact form to set up your free initial consultation today. Early intervention by an experienced OUI defense attorney can help you obtain the optimum results in your case.