Basic DUI Penalties in Massachusetts

If you are convicted of DUI in Massachusetts, you will likely face a license suspension, a fine, and a possible term of imprisonment. The maximum penalty you could face for a DUI conviction increases with each subsequent offense. In Massachusetts, the basic DUI penalty structure looks like this:

FIRST OFFENSE:

• Fined $500 – $5,000
• Up to 2 ½ years in prison
• License suspended for 1 year

SECOND OFFENSE:

• Fined $600 – $10,000
• 30 days – 2 ½ years in prison
• License suspended for 2 years

THIRD OFFENSE:

• Fined $1,000 – $15,000
• 150 days – 5 years in prison
• License suspended for 8 years

FOURTH OFFENSE:

• Fined $1,500 – $25,000
• 1 year – 5 years in prison
• License suspended for 10 years

FIFTH OFFENSE:

• Fined $2,000 – $50,000
• 2 years – 5 years in prison
• License suspended for life