OUI Penalties

Operating Under the the Influence of Alcohol is a criminal offense in Massachusetts. If you are charged with more than one OUI the penalties increase dramatically. Also, Massachusetts has only a limited lookback period that applies to certain second offenders. 

Penalties for OUI First Offense In Massachusetts

Alternative Sentence for First Offense 24d Disposition

• Continuation Without a Finding
• 1 Year of Probation
• 45-90 Day Loss of License
• Enter and Complete 24d Class
• Statutory Fines and Fees
• Total Cost is just under $2500 in fines, fees, and costs

Penalties for OUI Second Offense in Massachusetts

• 60 Days upto 2 1/2 years in the House of Correction
• Misdemeanor Conviction

Alternative Second Offender Offense

• Enter and Complete a 14 day in patient alcohol progam
• 2 Year Loss of License
• Statutory Fines and Fees
• Complete Second Offender Aftercare Program (S.O.A.P)

If there is only one OUI and the date of conviction was more than 10 years than one is eligible for the Alternative First Offense Disposition.

Penalties for OUI Third Offense in Massachusetts

• Mandatory 150 days in the House of Correction
• Felony Conviction

Penalties for OUI Fourth Offense in Massachusetts

• Mandatory 1 year in the House of Correction
• Felony Conviction

Penalties for OUI Fifth Offense in Massachusetts

• Mandatory 2 Years in the House of Correction
• Felony Conviction

 Experience Cape Cod Lawyer

If you have a question about the potential penalties regarding an Operating Under the Influence contact Attorney Patrick Donovan at 617 479-1800.