OUI and Driving to endanger - MA?

Question

I'm 19, I was driving under the influence, and someone pulled out in front of my without looking. Now I have a OUI and Driving to endanger charge to deal with. What should I know. Sentancing, should I challenge the driving to endanger because the other drive backed out into my lane (although she denies it). The other driver was 16, with little driving experience.

What kind of court fees and fines am I looking at. What is my best course of action. Anything

Additional details. This was at night, she was in a black car, and I never even saw her car... I was just driving and the next thing I know my airbags went off.

Answer 1

FYI -- it has been in the news lately or is a new campaign, how DUI/ DWI cost about $10,000. If you kids would think first, imagine the difference. I'm sorry that this happened to you and I hope you have learned a very valuable lesson. This will cost you money, but thankfully no lives were lost. Think next time. (By the way, are you even old enough to legally drink?)

Answer 2

Duh!! You didn't see the car because you were DUI! You deserve whatever you get. As to what that might be, consult with your attorney. And if you don't have one then get one; you NEED one.

MASSACHUSETTS DUI LAW FIRST OFFENSE

Jail: Not more than 2 1/2 years House of Correction

Fine: $500-$5,000

License suspended for 1 year; work/education hardship considered in 3 months; general hardship in 6 months

Alternative disposition (1st Offense OUI)


Probation with mandatory participation in alcohol-drug education program paid for by defendant

License suspended for 45 to 90 days (not including any penalty for breath test refusal)

License suspension is 210 days for drivers under age 21
Available for 2nd offenses from over 10 years prior

Additionally up to a year in jail on the OTE charge.

Answer 3

You were driving under the influence - you were breaking the law. I don't care if she was driving anything short of the invisible boatmobile -- you were under the influence! You could not control your vehicle because you were under the influence. She had little driving experience - who cares you were UNDER THE INFLUENCE. Do you see a trend here?
Drop down and thank God that you hit a car -- what if that had been someone's 4 year old child who ran out into the street because he was crossing "with little epxerience"?
I hope they nail your butt to the wall. Too many people have to deal with tragedy every year because of 'tards like yourself who think it's okay to drink and drive. If I was the judge, you'd be locked up with a big man named Bubba for many, many years.
Best course of action: own up to your crime, pay your fines, and serve your time. Rehab might not be a bad idea either - people who drink and drive need help.

Answer 4

I know you are not going to like this answer but you are looking at approximately $5,000 to $10,000 in attorney fees, court costs, and other fines. You admitted yourself that you were under the influence and it does not matter if the other person was inexperienced and hit you first. The law is pretty specific that it is not a determination of fault, just if you were under the influence.

Answer 5

You need a lawyer. You are in big trouble and the people on YA only say stupid things like "plead guilty." A decent lawyer should be able to get rid of the driving to endanger but there is no way that you will be able to on your own.

Answer 6

you should know not to drink and drive, as well as how to use spell check,you're going to jail dont drop the soap, panic kid and dry out, and ugh avoid the dances in jail if you get my drift

Answer 7

admit your guilt to the judge, and take the punishment he gives to you

Answer 8

you were driving drunk. It doesn't matter who did what, you where driving drunk so it'll be your fault matter what!