North Shore DUI Defense Attorney

Out-of-State Offenses

Massachusetts has recent laws that result in out-of-state offenses being treated exactly as if they occurred in our state.  That means that if you are applying for a driver's license and have a DUI conviction on your record, you will be required to jump through several legal hoops before you are allowed to get a license in the state.  Massachusetts is part of the NDR, or National Drivers Registry, which keeps track of DUI convictions and charges in almost all of the states in the union.  If you are a resident on the North Shore and got charged with a DUI offense in another state, you will still have to deal with the legal system in our state in order to be able to continue to drive.  If it is discovered that you are driving on a Massachusetts license and have a DUI charge in another state, it is likely that your driver's license will be immediately revoked.

How to Handle an Out-of-State Offense

The procedure for handling an out-of-state offense is specific, and you will need legal assistance to get it done.  You will have to have paperwork from the state in which you were charged or convicted.  You will need a driving record from that state that is no more than 30 days old.  In some serious cases, the abstract of your case will be needed, to show that the penalties have been complied to and complete.  If you have a DUI conviction on your record, it is quite probable that if you are convicted later in Massachusetts that you will face some serious repercussions, including driving with an ignition interlock device when you are allowed to drive again.

This is a serious legal problem, and you need a North Shore DUI Defense Attorney to help you sort it out.  With the help of a skilled lawyer, it is likely the problem can be solved and the necessary paperwork filed with the court and you can get your license in Massachusetts.  As these laws are very specific as to the requirements, it is not something you can easily do on your own.  The firm is very experienced with this problem and will make getting your license a priority.  We will fight to get you back behind the wheel if you have an out-of-state offense to deal with.

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When it comes to litigating out-of-state DUI cases, our attorneys vigorously and tirelessly fight for clients, both in the District Court and at the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV).  Our motto of "All Cases, All Hours, All Courts" explains our determination, drive, and accountability in obtaining the best possible result for our clients.  Learn more about Massachusetts DUI laws in our FAQ Section, and then call (800) 823-3336 for a FREE Case Evaluation or contact us online.