Massachusetts Lawyer for Matters of License Suspension
If you have been arrested for drunk driving in Massachusetts, you risk losing your driver's license for at least a period of one year — even for a first offense. The best way to protect your driver's license and avoid license revocation is with the aid of an experienced attorney.
At the Fitchburg, Massachusetts, law office of Steven W. Panagiotes, Attorney at Law, I represent people in the criminal aspects of OUI charges, but I also help them deal with administrative matters too, like protecting their driver's licenses from suspension or petitioning for reinstatement of their driving privileges.
Hardship Licenses
I handle license suspension hearings at the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). Under Massachusetts law, applicants can apply for hardship licenses for reasons, including employment, education and medical treatments, but the RMV requires third-party documentation of the hardship.
To receive a hardship license, there are certain requirements that applicants must meet. These OUI hardship criteria, however, can change and it is important that your lawyer have in-depth knowledge of current updates to the law. The current standards include:
- Documented proof of completion of a proper alcohol treatment program
- Proof of compliance with all court-ordered aftercare
- A letter stating your compliance with probation, typically from a probation officer or administrator
- Proof of the non-availability of public transportation
Hardship licenses are only granted at the reasonable discretion of the RMV based on the facts of the case. This means that it takes a strong advocate to successfully represent your interests at RMV hearings.
Contact an Attorney About DUI License Suspension
To learn more about protecting your driver's license, talk with a lawyer. Contact Steven W. Panagiotes, Attorney at Law, by calling 978-342-4444 to schedule a confidential consultation about the charges you face. You can also contact me online.
