Glen Burnie DUI Attorney

Arrests for DUI

In Maryland, if your blood alcohol content (BAC) tests between .07% and .08%, you will be charged with driving while intoxicated or DWI. When your BAC is above .08%, the offense will be prosecuted as driving while under the influence (DUI). Additionally, if an arresting office feels you are intoxicated to the point where you cannot safely drive, you can be arrested for drunk driving even if your BAC is below .07%.

Multiple DUIIf you have an earlier conviction, you could face some very serious repercussions. Enhanced penalties can be imposed upon you, including jail or prison time, if you have been convicted in the past. Read more about multiple DUI...

DUI ProcessYou need to understand the DUI process, as if you do not act quickly, it can become more difficult to fight back. Getting our firm involved early can significantly affect the outcome of your charges. Read more about the DUI process...

At your arrest and as part of the DUI process, your license will be taken away and you will receive a notice of suspension of your driving privileges. You will then be given a temporary permit which allows you to drive for 45 days, starting from the date of the notice and you have a limited time from this point to request a Motor Vehicle Administration Hearing. This is one of the first situations where Ward Pratz & Associates, P.A. can begin the fight to protect your rights.

The purpose of the hearing is to establish that your arrest was justified and carried out in a legally correct manner. This hearing will decide whether your license suspension is to be upheld or if your driving privileges can be reinstated. It can be difficult to obtain a favorable ruling at these hearings and it is vital to have a proven Glen Burnie criminal defense lawyer to stand up on your behalf.

Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Anne Arundel County

The second part of your defense, wholly separate from the administrative hearing, will address the criminal case against you. If convicted, the penalties can be time spent in jail, fines, suspension of your driver's license and a mandatory alcohol treatment program. Even for a first DUI offense, you may serve a year in jail and be fined up to $1,000. For multiple DUI convictions the penalties are greatly increased.

Our firm has been serving the community since 1997 and we take pride in our knowledge of legal matters and the ability to see our client cases through to completion. If you or a loved one has been charged with a DUI, get help from a firm that is willing to fight for your best interests.

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