Massachusetts OUI Felony vs. Misdemeanor Calculator 2026

State-specific OUI cost estimates for Massachusetts, including fines, attorney fees, SR-22 insurance, ignition interlock, and more.

Data verified May 2026

Massachusetts OUI Cost Calculator

Enter your case details for a state-specific cost estimate.

BAC Level0.10%
0.08%0.30%

An injury or a death can make a case a felony whatever your record. This calculator prices those cases as a felony; for a lesser injury, some states allow a misdemeanor charge. A refused test or drugs changes the grading in some states; this calculator applies it only where we have read the state's law.

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Answer the questions and press the button. You will get a low, typical and high figure, with each cost listed on its own line.

  • Uses this state's own fines, suspension and interlock rules
  • Market costs such as attorney fees are labelled as estimates
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Massachusetts OUI FAQ

How much does an OUI cost in Massachusetts?

Attorney fees for a first-offense OUI in Massachusetts typically run $2,500 to $10,000 on our estimates, and the fine is $500 to $5,000 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $28,189 (range $14,372 to $44,471) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.

How long is your license suspended for a first OUI in Massachusetts?

A first-offense OUI conviction in Massachusetts carries a license suspension of 1 year (365 days). A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.

Is an ignition interlock device required in Massachusetts for a first OUI?

Our Massachusetts data shows no interlock requirement for a first-offense OUI.

How long is SR-22 insurance required after an OUI in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following an OUI conviction.

Can an OUI be expunged in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts does not allow OUI convictions to be expunged. Some states have other ways to limit who can see a record, such as sealing, which this site does not cover yet.

Massachusetts OUI figures this calculator uses

Felony at offense number
3
Fine, third OUI
$1,000 to $15,000
High-BAC penalty tier
None

Statutory figures were checked against Massachusetts law (primary source) and last verified May 2026. Typical ranges are market estimates, not law; see our methodology.

Worked example

With the calculator's default answers (offense number: First offense; bac level at arrest: 0.10%; aggravating factors present: None):

CostTypical
Misdemeanor Defense Attorney Fees$6,250
Misdemeanor Fines and Court Costs$3,050
Estimated total (range $3,210 to $15,360)$9,300

Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.

On our estimates, a typical first-offense OUI in Massachusetts comes to about $28,189, the 2nd highest of the 50 states. The median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615. These come from the total-cost calculator with its default answers, not from a national survey.

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