DUI defendants in Maryland face a host of potential punishments, including drivers' license suspensions, mandatory alcohol education classes, fines, potential jail time, and increases in your insurance rates.
In Maryland, assuming that you haven't been arrested and convicted of DUI/DWI in the past five years, you may be eligible for a reprieve known as Probation Before Judgment ("PBJ"). If you make it through the probationary period without getting another DUI or DWI arrest, the first arrest may be scrubbed from your driving record. (Certain officials, such as court officers and the police, can still see your PBJ record, however.)
Your legal rights and responsibilities depend on the circumstances of your arrest. If, for instance, you refused to take a breathalyzer or blood test, or you did take such a test and it came back 0.08 or higher, you're required to request a hearing from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) within 10 days or your license may be suspended. If you've injured a third-party or caused serious collateral damage, you may simultaneously have to deal with DUI defense issues.
Regardless of the circumstances of your Maryland DUI, you're entitled to a full and fair hearing. Whether you're dealing with a "cut and dry" matter involving no injuries and no additional violations, or you're managing a more complicated situation, you should probably get professional legal assistance. Your representative should boast experience in Maryland drunk-driving defense and provide an estimate of legal fees before you sign any retainer.
To connect with one of Maryland's most battle-proven DUI defense firms, Alpert Schreyer, dial 1-866-952-1500. Attorneys offer free consultations to all potential defendants and accept major credit cards. Click here to read about general DUI info.
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