The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles has a First Offender program for drivers who have not been previously convicted of OUI (Operating Under the Influence), which is also known was DWI or DUI. Also, you may qualify for "second chance" first offender program if your OUI conviction or alcohol education program assignment was over 10 years from the most recent incident.

Under the OUI First Offender Program, which is also referred to as the 24D program, you must take an approved alcohol education course. If you receive treatment as a first offender, your license suspension can likely be reduced from one (1) year to forty-five (45) days. Also, while your license is suspended, you may be able to get a Hardship License. To get a Massachusetts Hardship License, you must prove that you have a legitimate hardship. Our attorneys can help you with this. You will need to produce certain proof at your hearing and convince the Registry hearing officer not only that you qualify for treatment as First Offender, but also that you have a legitimate hardship. A Massachusetts OUI Lawyer can help you with this.

If you are seeking a Hardship License as a First Offender, at your Hardship License Hearing, you must produce written verification of employment as well as written proof, on program letterhead, confirming that you entered or enrolled in the 24D Alcohol Education Program. A hardship license will permits operation during a specifically defined 12-hour period, each day.

To be eligible for a medical, school, or work hardship license, you must demonstrate that walking to work or taking public transportation is not feasible. This should be stated in the employer’s letter. You can also prove that public transportation will not suffice by submitting public transportation schedules and Mapquest or other similar printouts.

Although an applicant may meet all requirements, issuance of a hardship license is only granted at the reasonable discretion of the RMV, based on the facts of the case. This is why it is important to be represented by a Massachusetts OUI Lawyer.

Massachusetts Suspended License Lawyers have helped numerous clients with First Offender issues. Don't risk being arrested for Operating After Suspension when we may be able to get your license reinstated or get you a Hardship License. Under Melanie's Law, if you are convicted of driving on a license that has been suspended for OUI, there is a 60 day minimum mandatory jail sentence. Contact us today for a free consultation.

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In order to qualify for a hardship license, which is also referred to as a 7 to 7, work license or Cinderella license, you must convince the Registry or Board of Appeal that you absolutely need a license in order to get to work, school, or medical appointments. Written documentary proof, in the form of a letter from your employer, school, or physician, on letterhead, should be supplied. Your hardship license generally will only be issued for a twelve (12) hour period which coincides with your work hours, which should be included in your employer’s letter. The Registry requires original hardship license letters on letterhead and it does not accept faxes or photocopies.

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