Melanies Law

Massachusetts Drunk Driving Melanie’s Law Summary

OUI while operating after a suspension for a previous OUI offense.

  • 1-year minimum mandatory sentence – 2 ½ years imprisonment in a house of correction and a fine of $2,500 – $10,000.
  • 1 year License Suspension

No person shall employ an individual with a Suspended License as a motor vehicle operator.

  • 1st Offense = up to a $500 fine
  • 2nd Offense = up to 1 year imprisonment in a house of correction and/or a fine up to $1000
  • License and/or registration suspension up to 1 year

No person shall allow a vehicle owned by him/her or under his/her control to be operated by an unlicensed person.

  • 1st Offense = 1 year imprisonment in a house of correction and a fine of not more than $500
  • 2nd Offense = 2 ½ years imprisonment in a house of correction and/or a fine of up to $1000
  • License and/or registration suspension up to 1 year

No person shall allow an individual with an Ignition Interlock restriction to operate a vehicle not equipped with the device.

  • 1st Offense = 1 year imprisonment in a house of correction and a fine of up to $500
  • 2nd Offense = up to 2 ½ years imprisonment in a house of correction and/or a fine of up to $1000
  • License and/or registration suspension up to 1 year

Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol with a child 14 years of age or younger in the vehicle.

  • 1st Offense = 90 days – 2 ½ years imprisonment in a house of correction, and a $1,000-$5,000 fine.
  • 2nd Offense = 6 months – 2 ½ years in a house of correction and a fine of $5000 – $10,000, or 3-5 years in a state prison
  • 1st Offense = 1 year license suspension
  •  2nd Offense = 3 year license suspension

Cancelation of the registration plates of anyone convicted of a 3rd or subsequent alcohol-related driving offense for the duration of the suspension period.

District Attorney can to seek forfeiture of a motor vehicle for any defendant convicted of a 4th or subsequent alcohol-related driving offense.

Chemical Test Refusal or Failure eliminates the allowance of a 15-day temporary license. In addition, the operator’s vehicle will be impounded for 12 hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. Massachusetts DWI Says:

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  2. Massachusetts DUI Lawyer Says:

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