There is now a lifetime lookback for dui cases in Massachusetts, commonly referred to as OUI cases.
If you were summonsed and not arrested your appearance can be waived under Rule 7. I am copying the text verbatim: (2) Upon Summons; Waiver of Initial Appearance. A summonsed defendant who has retained counsel shall be excused from appearing on the return day if such counsel enters an appearance for the defendant prior to the return day, stating thereon that he or she has conferred with the defendant and requests that the case be scheduled for pretrial hearing or other proceeding. Defendant'...