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Should I just plead guilty to a DUI charge in Maryland?
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Should I just plead guilty to a DUI charge in Maryland?
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DUI Basics
Get the low down on the law and what you can expect if you're arrested and charged with a DUI.
Get the low down on the law and what you can expect if you're arrested and charged with a DUI.
Your DUI and the DMV
Besides the court and criminal charge the Department of Motor Vehicles will also bring you grief.
Besides the court and criminal charge the Department of Motor Vehicles will also bring you grief.
DUI Arrests, Police Reports, Arraignments, and Fees
After you're arrested, booked and released, you'll need to get ready for your arraignment.
After you're arrested, booked and released, you'll need to get ready for your arraignment.
DUI/DWI Charges and Penalties
After a DUI conviction expect fines, license suspension, DUI school, and sometimes jail.
After a DUI conviction expect fines, license suspension, DUI school, and sometimes jail.
Fighting a DUI
You may have options to lessen the sentence, get a reduced charge or get the case dismissed.
You may have options to lessen the sentence, get a reduced charge or get the case dismissed.
Getting Help with a DUI/DWI Charge
There are some things you can do yourself and some which require the help of an attorney.
There are some things you can do yourself and some which require the help of an attorney.
When you are arrested for a DUI in the state of Maryland, you can face penalties including:
The penalties and consequences of a DUI, including future difficulty getting car insurance, all mean that DUI is not something to be taken lightly. When you are faced with DUI charges, you will usually have to choose between trying to arrange a Maryland DUI plea or trying to fight the case in court.
The right course of action depends on what plea bargain is being offered to you, whether it is a better sentence then you could hope to receive if you went to court, and whether you have any grounds for defending against the DUI charges. Before making a decision, it is important to consult with an experienced DUI lawyer who can help you to identify whether or not you have grounds to defend yourself and who can also help you to arrange the best possible plea bargain if you do decide that a plea bargain is right for you.
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