What are the punishments for being convicted of more than one OUI?
The more times a person is found guilty of an OUI, “Operating Under the Influence” , the greater the penalties are for multiple or subsequent offenses. Massachusetts law has recently been amended to increase subsequent OUI offenses after the fourth is committed. The following table summarizes the new penalties:
| Multiple Offense OUI | Penalty |
| OUI—5th and 6thoffenses | Not less than two and one half years in a house of correction or state prison; nor more than five years in state prison; and a fine of not less than $2,000 nor more than $50,000 |
| OUI—7th and 8thoffenses | Not less than three and a half years; nor more than eight years in state prison; and a fine of not less than $2,000; nor more than $50,000 |
| OUI—9thoffense | Not less than four and a half years; nor more than 10 years in state prison; and a fine of not less than $2,000; nor more than $50,000 |
IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH AN OUI, SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE, AND YOU NEED AN EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER WORKING ON YOUR SIDE TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS, PLEASE CONTACT CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY WILLIAM J. BARABINO.
CALL 781-393-5900 TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR AVAILABLE DEFENSES.
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