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Consequences of Federal DUI on Massachusetts license?

Was on vacation in California and got arrested for a DUI in a Federal Park. The US Attorney has offered to reduce the charge to a "wet reckless". Does Massachusetts have an equivalent crime as a California wet reckless? What will the Registry of Motor Vehicles do?

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Is an attorney handling your CA DUI? You can ask your attorney to contact an attorney in MA in order to find out the concequences. Federal DUI law is a very specific area of law - not at all like State DUI law. You can go to www.california-dui-lawyers.org to find a DUI specialist.
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Derek Michael Smith
Derek Michael Smith, licensed in Washington

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I'm not sure about a "wet reckless" but a DUI in MA will cost you the loss of your license for a minimum of 45 days if it's your first offense, and you will have to attend a school and pay heavy fines. It's the second and third offense that is really problamatic.

It sounds as though you might be getting a good arrangment with that. However, I would have to look it up and advise you after putting some deeper thought into it.

Feel free to give me a call. Joseph Chancellor 617 725-2675
www.chancellorlaw.com
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Derek Michael Smith
Derek Michael Smith, licensed in Washington

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Since you're a traveler, might want to check whether a "wet reckless" will prohibit you from entering Canada without consulate approval.
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Derek Michael Smith
Derek Michael Smith, licensed in Washington

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Hi,

Mass does not have 'wet reckless'. If you were to blow a .07 or lower in Mass on a BT - you would not be charged with drunk driving.

If you are concerned about your license - you should first clear it up with California and then deal with Mass. I have a lot of experience dealing with the RMV and client's with out of state DUI's and wet recklesses if you want to give me a call.
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Derek Michael Smith
Derek Michael Smith, licensed in Washington

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