Find out how your Maryland DUI charge might impact your ability to drive.
If this is your first offense in Maryland, you might be eligible for probation, during which you can drive even with the charge on your record.
Make sure your Maryland drunk driving defense attorney files all relevant preliminary motions.
He or she may challenge the constitutionality of the stop as well as way in which any search and seizure was conducted. If the arresting officer failed to read you your Miranda rights, your Maryland DUI defense lawyer can file a motion to have the case dismissed or to get certain statements stricken from evidence. Your attorney can also file a motion for discovery.
Consider plea-bargaining.
Given the facts at hand, your driving history, and your DUI record, does it make sense to battle all charges or to negotiate some settlement? Your Maryland DWI defense attorney should advise you about the smartest course of action.
Consider pressing for a full jury trial.
Should you go all the way to court? The answer depends on the merits of your defense and the potency of the state of Maryland's case against you. You should also weigh the pros and cons of drawing out the matter. In some cases, it makes more sense to settle, simply because the costs of a trial (both in money and in time) are too great.
For assistance developing your best strategy for your Maryland DUI defense, turn to Alpert Schreyer, LLC. The Maryland drunk driving defense lawyers at this top-tier Maryland firm boast decades of experience defending drivers from DUI charges. Call today at 1-866-952-1500 or click here to e-mail an associate to set up your free, confidential consultation today.
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