Massachusetts driver is arrested for DWI in New Hampshire in 1995 but fails to ever appear in Court on the charge. Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will not reinstate driver’s license in MA until he clears NH DWI matter. Counsel appears with client to clear default and remove warrant in NH Court. Despite age of case, Police witnesses are still available and prosecution is determined to go forward. Defense negotiates outright dismissal of DWI charge. Enhanced Lifetime lookback consequences of Melanie’s Law avoided, due to client’s prior record of OUI matters.