What happens when your caught drunk driving in Massachusetts?

Answer 1

In October 2005, the Massachusetts legislature passed Melanie's Law, which substantially increased the penalties for DUI convictions. The consequences for refusing a breathalyzer test increased as well, with a more severe license suspension and increased penalties for multiple offenders. Penalties for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) are very serious and can include jail time, fines, outpatient and in-patient treatment programs, and a lengthy driver's license suspension. Even when you eventually are eligible to get your driver's license back, you could end up paying thousands of dollars in high-risk insurance premiums. If you are convicted of a second OUI offense, you face a 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence or a 14-day in-patient treatment program