And section 16-205 states that "the Administration may revoke the license of any person who..."
- is convicted of driving or attempting to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol
- has been convicted of homicide by a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, impaired by alcohol, or impaired by any drug
- is convicted of driving or attempting to drive a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or while so far impaired...that the person cannot drive a vehicle safely
The penalties associated with DUI become harsher with each subsequent conviction: fines are significantly increased, jail time becomes longer, and the overall effect the DUI has on one's daily life becomes even more apparent. Specifically...
...first time offenders convicted of DUI in the state of Maryland can expect:
- License suspension for a minimum period of either 45 or 90 days if you agreed to submit to chemical testing. If you did not submit to chemical testing, you face a 120 day license suspension;
- Possible installation of an ignition interlock device in all vehicles that the convicted motorist may legally drive;
- Monetary fines of up to $2,000, dependant on the circumstances of the violation
- Jail time of up to one year, or up to two years if the individual was found to be transporting a minor at the time of the incident.
...second time offenders who are convicted of DUI in the state of Maryland can expect:
- License suspension for a minimum of 90 or 180 days if you agreed to submit to chemical testing. If you refused chemical testing, you face a 1 year license suspension;
- Possible installation of an ignition interlock device in all vehicles that the convicted motorist may legally drive;
- Monetary fines of up to $3,000, dependant on the circumstances of the violation
- Jail time of up to two years, or of up to three years if the individual was found to be transporting a minor at the time of the incident
...those individuals with two or more convictions for Maryland DUI within a five year period can expect:
- License suspension for a minimum period of either 45 or 90 days if you agreed to submit to chemical testing. If you did not submit to chemical testing, you face a 120 day license suspension;
- Mandatory jail time
- Installation of an ignition interlock device in all vehicles that they convicted motorist may legally drive
- Monetary fines of up to $4,000, dependant on the circumstances of the violation
- Jail time of up to three years, or of up to four years if the individual was found to be transporting a minor at the time of the incident.
States are doing everything in their power to ensure that people who operate motorized vehicles while under the influence of alcohol receive maximum punishments. Increasing fines and lengthier jail sentences are just a few examples of how seriously courts take DUI offenses in the state of Maryland. If you stand accused, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced Maryland DUI defense attorney as soon as possible. A qualified defense attorney will carefully examine the circumstances of your case and build a strong defense on your behalf. For more information on multiple DUI offenses and how a qualified Maryland DUI defense attorney can help you, contact Alpert Schreyer, LLC today at 1-866-952-1500 for a free consultation.
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- Vehicular Manslaughter (fines, sentencing)
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