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What is the maximum penalty for a first time DUI in Maryland?
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What is the maximum penalty for a first time DUI in Maryland?
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Get Informed - DUI/DWI Law Information
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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.
An individual who is found to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher will be arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). In addition, the Maryland DUI laws allow the police to arrest individuals for driving while impaired (DWI) if their BAC is .07.Drivers under the age of 21 can be charged with a DUI for merely having a BAC above .02.
Maryland May be the “Free State”, But Not For DUI Offenders
Maryland law for DUI offenders are extremely strict and those who are convicted face severe consequences. The penalties for a first-time DUI conviction include:
For first-time DWI offenses, the penalties are:
The State of Maryland may also charge a commercial driver with a DUI if their BAC is registered at .04 or higher.
Don’t Take Chances With Your Future
It is very difficult to know how many drinks will put you over the legal limit. People often believe that they are not impaired and can make it home safely. While that may be the case, risking your future can be costly. If you make the mistake of drinking and driving and then get caught, it’s best to contact a lawyer who specializes in these types of cases.
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