Maryland DUI Lawyer
If you are arrested for driving under the influence, finding a Maryland DUI Lawyer qualified to handle your case should be your highest priority. Beginning with your traffic stop, you will be confronted with important decisions that impact your rights and your defense. Making those decisions with the legal advice of an attorney can increase the likelihood of a successful outcome in your case.
A DUI arrest and conviction have both legal and administrative consequences. In fact, the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) suspends your driver’s license almost immediately upon a DUI arrest, even before you are brought before a judge or convicted. If you do not request a hearing with the MVA within ten days of your arrest, your license suspension will remain in effect until your trial. Your Maryland DUI lawyer will help you meet all important deadlines to protect your rights and your driving privileges.
Being charged with DUI in Maryland can be overwhelming, stressful, and intimidating, whether you are charged with a first offense or subsequent offenses. A Maryland DUI lawyer committed to providing the best DUI defense possible can help alleviate some of the associated stress by offering sound legal advice, guiding you through the criminal justice process, and mounting an aggressive defense.
Penalties of DUI in Maryland
Driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) are criminal charges that are punishable by fines, jail, probation, suspension of driving privileges, and other penalties that restrict your freedom and impact your finances. A Maryland DUI conviction carries a criminal record that can have a negative effect on your ability to find or keep employment, your ability to obtain a loan from a financial institution, and your ability to gain admission or financial aid from certain educational institutions. Through skillful defense, a Maryland DUI attorney can help you avoid some or all of these unpleasant consequences.
The maximum criminal and administrative penalties for a first offense DUI conviction may include:
- $1,000 fine
- 12 months in jail
- Suspended or revoked driver’s license
Subsequent DUI convictions carry harsher penalties. Aggravating circumstances, such as transporting a minor or causing an accident, can lead to more severe consequences as well.
While a Maryland DWI is considered a lesser charge than a DUI, it still carries jail time, fines, and driving restrictions that can have a serious impact on your personal and professional life.
Qualified DUI attorneys in Maryland have the skill, knowledge, and resources to deliver a successful defense against DUI charges, protecting your rights and working for a positive result.
Assertive Defense from Experienced Maryland DUI Lawyers
The best DUI lawyers in Maryland will not only be experienced in criminal defense, they will also have specific education and training in the law, science, and procedures pertaining to DUI and alcohol related offenses.
Our attorneys are extensively trained in all aspects of DUI, from field sobriety testing to chemical blood analysis. Our attorneys bring specific knowledge that makes them uniquely qualified to handle even the most difficult Maryland DUI cases. In addition to extensive trial experience, some qualifications of our attorneys include:
- Membership in the National College for DUI Defense
- Prosecuting background
- Qualification as a trainer for the NHTSA’s Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
- Former Administrative Law Judge presiding over DUI related license suspensions
- Training in the calibration and maintenance of breathalyzer equipment
The experience and training of our Maryland DUI lawyers give them the ability to see your case from all angles, allowing every opportunity for successful defense.
Our firm has attorneys ready to serve you throughout the state of Maryland. With numerous office locations, our firm provides convenient access to an experienced Maryland DUI lawyer near you:
For a free case evaluation by a knowledgeable DUI lawyer in Maryland, call (301) 458-0955.
Attorney David Benowitz
David Benowitz Admitted in DC & Maryland
Maryland DUI
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