Can You Represent Yourself in a First Offense DUI Trial?

If you’re going to trial for any offense, it is technically possible for you to choose to represent yourself. You have a right to a lawyer, of course, but you also have the right to refuse one. However, representing yourself in court is rarely the ideal choice, especially when it comes to a first offense DUI trial.
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What to Expect When Facing Your First DUI

Getting charged with a DUI, especially if it’s your first DUI, is a scary, overwhelming experience. All of a sudden, you’re staring down a litany of consequences and procedures that you’re probably not familiar with, and somehow, you’re expected to know how to manage it all.
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What Do You Need to Know About First DUI Consequences?

Being charged with drunk driving can have a significant impact on your life.  There’s potential for license loss, fines, incarceration, and a criminal record.  The first thing you need to know is that, with a qualified attorney on your side, you may be able to avoid many of the standard first DUI consequences.  
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Can You Go to Jail For a DUI First Offense?

DUI is always a serious offense, but the outcome of a DUI first offense will depend on the local laws of the region where it happened.  Can you go to jail for a DUI? Yes. A more focused question might be, “How great is the risk in my case of actually serving time in jail?”
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Can You Get a Job with a DUI? Here’s What You Need to Know

Getting a DUI is a stressful experience for a lot of reasons. Between the trial in court, potentially lengthy license suspensions, and if you’ve had multiple DUIs, a high-chance of jail time, there’s a lot to keep in mind. Another question you have to consider is, can you get a job with a DUI?
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OUI vs. DUI: What’s the Difference?

Facing an OUI or DUI charge is a stressful experience for everyone. Not only do you need to build a defense with a lawyer, but you’ll also want to become well acquainted with the charges you’re facing. In Massachusetts, however, you may find yourself confused about the difference between OUI and DUI charges—and you wouldn’t be the only one!
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Are Multiple OUI Charges a Felony?

If you’ve been arrested and charged with OUI—even if it’s your second offense—you will most likely be facing misdemeanor OUI charges in Massachusetts.  There would need to be additional circumstances in the case for the state to impose felony OUI charges.
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Is It Possible to Get First DUI Charges Dropped Before the Trial?

First DUI charges (also called OUI if you live in Massachusetts) are a big deal, but they don’t always lead to a disastrous long-term impact on your life. Two of the best possible outcomes are to see the OUI / DUI charges dropped before trial or to obtain a Not Guilty verdict after trial. 
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Every First DUI Cost, From Fines to License Reinstatement

It would be much more convenient if all the costs of a DUI (or OUI in Massachusetts) could be paid in one place at one time. Unfortunately, many separate, individual fines and fees (both mandatory and voluntary) can contribute to overall OUI / DUI cost totals in Massachusetts. Each one will need to be addressed on its own.
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Attorney Jay Milligan Beat My First DUI Charge. Here’s How.

A first DUI charge in Massachusetts has the potential for severe consequences. It pays to get the right legal counsel immediately and exhaust all possible avenues of defense. Attorney Jay Milligan is one of the top-rated OUI attorneys in the state, with more than 20 years of exclusive practice on OUI cases and over 100 five-star reviews.
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Will a First DUI Offense Stay On My Record For Life?

The top priority with a first DUI offense is to avoid the worst possible penalties—and hopefully, any penalties at all. But unfortunately, if you’re convicted of OUI in Massachusetts, your first DUI offense will forever be on your criminal record.
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