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Frequently Asked Questions in MARYLAND DUI Cases
- Will I be able to get my case dismissed because I was not read my rights?
Probably not. But if you were interrogated after being placed in custody,
your statements can not be used against you.
- Will I go to jail?
On a first offense most, but not all, Maryland judges do not impose jail if
you are found guilty. On a second or subsequent offense many Maryland
judges do impose some jail if you are found guilty.
- I had two alcohol offenses when I was younger. What will happen to my
license if I have a third conviction?
You will face revocation or a lengthy suspension both before court (if the
test result is .08 or more or you refuse the test) and after you go to court
if you are found guilty. You will be allowed to request a hearing where
you can go with a lawyer to contest these sanctions. You may be eligible
to keep driving if you agree to install and maintain an interlock device on
your car.
- I have two serious offenses within five years, what will become of my
license?
Two convictions under section 21-902(a) within a five year period
leads to an automatic one year hard suspension followed by from three to
twelve months with an interlock device on your car. The one year hard
suspension means no work permit is allowed - it means no driving for
one year.
- How many hours of alcohol classes will I have to take?
In Maryland, if you are evaluated to be a social drinker, twelve
hours. If you are evaluated to be a problem drinker, at least 26 hours.
- What will happen if I do not complete the classes or public service
ordered by the Court?
You will probably go to jail, or if it is a first offense, at least lose
the benefit of a probation before judgment and receive a conviction and
points.
- I lost my Maryland license. May I obtain a license in another state.
In most cases, no.
- If I obtain an international driver's license, may I drive in Maryland, even
though my Maryland license is revoked?
No.
- Am I a bad person, because I was arrested for DUI?
No, but you are well advised to never, never smell like alcohol while behind
the wheel.
- What if I burped within twenty minutes of blowing?
The breath machine may have read alcohol from your stomach rather than your
lungs. The result may be incorrect. A similar problem occurs with dentures.
Maryland Drunk Driving Defense
W. James Guillory, Attorney at Law
Meng & Alpert, LLC
14507 Main Street, P.O. Box 549
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20773
Phone (301) 627-1600
Cell (202) 297-2664
Fax (301) 627-2838
E-mail:jg@chesapeake.net
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