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Massachusetts RMV Consequences of Criminal Offenses
Motor Vehicle Related Offenses:
OUI Offenses:
Drug Offenses:
Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
| Offense: | RMV Consequences |
|---|---|
| Operating after Suspended or Revoked License G.L. c. 90 s. 23 | Upon conviction, license will be revoked for additional 60 days |
| Operating after Suspended or Revoked Registration G.L. c. 90 s. 23 | Upon conviction, license will be revoked for additional 60 days |
| Uninsured Operation G.L. c. 90 s. 34J | Upon conviction, license will be revoked for 60 days; Second or subsequent offense within six years will result in 1 year loss of license |
| Use without Authority G.L. c. 90 s. 24(2)(a) | Upon conviction, mandatory 1 year loss of license; Second or subsequent offense will result in 3 year loss of license |
| Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle G.L. c. 266 s. 28 | Upon conviction, mandatory 1 year loss of license; Second or subsequent offense will result in 5 year loss of license |
| Operating to Endanger (Reckless/Negligent Operation) G.L. c. 90 s. 24(2)(a) | Upon conviction, 60 day loss of license; Second or subsequent offense within three years will result in 1 year loss of license |
| Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Property Damage G.L. c. 90 s. 24(2)(a) | Upon conviction, 60 day loss of license; Second or subsequent offense within three years will result in 1 year loss of license |
| Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Personal Injury G.L. c. 90 s. 24(2)(a1/2)(1) | Upon conviction, mandatory 1 year loss of license; Second or subsequent offense will result in 2 year loss of license |
| Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Death G.L. c. 90 s. 24(2)(a1/2)(2) | Upon conviction, mandatory 3 year loss of license; Second or subsequent offense will result in 10 year loss of license |
| Motor Vehicle Homicide G.L. c. 90 s. 24G | Upon conviction, 15 year loss of license; Second or subsequent offense will result in revocation for life |
| Attaching Wrong Plates to Conceal Identity | No statutory RMV consequences |
| Failure to Obey Police Officer G.L. c. 90 s. 25 | No statutory RMV consequences |
| Making False Statement in License Application G.L. c. 90 s. 24(2)(a) | Upon conviction, 60 day loss of license; Second or subsequent offense within three years will result in 1 year loss of license |
| Road Racing G.L. c. 90 s. 24(2)(a) | Upon conviction, 60 day loss of license; Second or subsequent offense within three years will result in 1 year loss of license |
| Drag Racing G.L. c. 90 s. 17B | Upon conviction, mandatory 30 day suspension; Second or subsequent violation will result in mandatory 180 day suspension |
| Offense: | RMV Consequences |
|---|---|
| OUI Drugs/Alcohol – 1st Offense G.L. c. 90 s. 24(1)(a)(1) | Upon conviction, up to 1 year loss of license; hardship eligibility after 3 months; 45 day loss of license under 24D disposition |
| OUI Drugs/Alcohol – 2nd Offense G.L. c. 90 s. | Upon conviction, 2 year loss of license; hardship eligibility after 1 year w/ ignition interlock device |
| OUI Drugs/Alcohol – 3rd Offense G.L. c. 90 s. | Upon conviction, 8 year loss of license; hardship eligibility after 2 years w/ ignition interlock device |
| Operating after Suspended License – license suspended for OUI G.L. c. 90 s. 23 | Upon conviction, license will be revoked for additional 1 year |
** In 2016 session laws Chapter 64 of the Acts of 2016 removed mandatory license suspensions for most drug offenses including possession and possession with intent to distribute. The Act maintains license suspensions for Trafficking offenses.
| Offense: | RMV Consequences |
|---|---|
| Possession Class A-E G.L. c. 94C s. 34 | Previously faced up to 1 year loss of license upon conviction **new law removes mandatory license suspensions for those convicted of possession of controlled substance |
| Second/Subsequent Offense Possession Class D or E G.L. c. 94C s. 32C & 34D | Previously faced up to 3 year loss of license upon conviction **new law removes mandatory license suspensions for those convicted of possession of controlled substance second or subsequent offense |
| Possession w/ intent to distribute Class A-E G.L. c. 94C s. 32 | Previously faced up to 3 year loss of license upon conviction **new law removes mandatory license suspensions for those convicted of possession with intent to distribute controlled substance |
| Second/.Subsequent Offense Distribution G.L. c. 94C s. 32 | Previously faced up to 4 year loss of license upon conviction **new law removes mandatory license suspensions for those convicted of possession with intent to distribute controlled substance second or subsequent offense |
| Trafficking G.L. c. 94C s. 32E | Upon conviction, 5 year loss of license; hardship eligibility after time served |
| Uttering False Prescription G.L. c. 94C s. 33(b) | Previously faced up to 2 year loss of license upon conviction **new law removes mandatory license suspensions for those convicted of most drug offenses, including uttering false prescription |
| Larceny of Controlled Substances G.L. c.94C s. 37 | Previously faced up to 2 year loss of license upon conviction **new law removes mandatory license suspensions for those convicted of most drug offenses, including larceny of a controlled substance |
| Inducing Minors to Sell or Distribute Drugs G.L. c. 94C s. 32K | Previously faced up to 5 year loss of license upon conviction **new law removes mandatory license suspensions for those convicted of possession of controlled substance |
| Conspiracy to violate Controlled Substance laws G.L. c. 94C s. 40 | Previously faced up to 1 year loss of license upon conviction **new law removes mandatory license suspensions for those convicted of most drug offenses including conspiracy to violate drug laws |
If you have been charged with a motor vehicle offense, OUI or drug offense in Massachusetts it is to your advantage to speak with a qualified criminal defense attorney. If convicted of these, or any other criminal offenses, you may face not only consequences from the RMV but other life altering punishments. A seasoned criminal defense lawyer can provide invaluable legal insight into your case and help you determine the best course of action to resolve criminal charges in Massachusetts. You cannot afford to take your criminal charges lightly. By hiring an experienced attorney, you can ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive the legal representation you need. Attorney Stephen Neyman has represented individuals in Massachusetts charged with drug crimes, motor vehicle offenses, OUI and a wide range of other criminal charges. To schedule a confidential consultation and learn about your options under the law, call the Law Offices of Stephen Neyman at 617-263-6800 at any time of day, or contact us via email at steve@neymanlaw.com.
