Baltimore DUI Attorney

DUI Lawyer Serving Howard County and Baltimore County

Any offense related to driving under the influence (DUI) is prosecuted aggressively in our state, and those convicted of DUI crimes face penalties that include large fines and possible jail time. That is why it is important that you contact a Baltimore DUI attorney right away if you have been arrested and charged with a DUI offense. Richard S. Miller, Attorney at Law, has over 32 years of experience in the area of criminal defense, and can provide you with swift and aggressive legal support in your DUI case. I understand that the process of being arrested and charged with a criminal offense can be very frightening. My goal is to reach a swift resolution in your case that involves your charges being significantly reduced or dismissed, so that you can move on with your life and put this experience behind you. Contact my firm for assistance in matters such as:

DWI In our state, there is a distinction between offenses involving DUI and DWI. A person can be charged with DUI when they are found operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08% or more. A person can be charged with DWI with a BAC of only .07%. While DWI is considered a less serious offense than DUI, a conviction on DWI charges can still result in severe penalties. Read more about DWI...

DUI Penalties The penalties for DUI in Baltimore can vary significantly depending on the specific crime committed. Typically, a person convicted of DUI will face a drivers' license suspension, monetary fines, jail time, and points against their drivers' license record. Additional DUI convictions or aggravating circumstances can serve to increase these penalties. Read more about DUI penalties...

Drunk Driving There are a number of offenses that one can be charged with in connection to drunk driving, including DWI and DUI. The penalties for DUI increase exponentially with each new conviction. While a first DUI conviction may bring moderately severe penalties, it is likely that a second DUI conviction will result in substantial fines and a more lengthy jail sentence. Read more about drunk driving...

Felony DUI DUI and DWI offenses that are charged as felonies vary from state to state. In general, the factors which will bring about felony DUI charges include DUI resulting in vehicular manslaughter, multiple DUI offenses, and DUI resulting serious injury to another. The punishment for felony DUI frequently involves incarceration in state prison. Click to read more about felony DUI...

Underage DWI It is against the law for a person under the age of 21 to possess or drink alcohol. A minor who is found with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of only .02% when operating a motor vehicle can be charged with underage DWI. This offense is considered a misdemeanor, and will result in a criminal record in the event that the minor individual is convicted. Read more on underage DWI...

Commercial Drivers License Commercial Drivers Licenses are granted to those who drive commercial vehicles, such as 18-wheelers and delivery trucks. These drivers are subject to their own specific laws and penalties in regards to DUI and DWI. While the legal limit for DUI varies from state to state, it is generally lower for commercial drivers. Read more about commercial drivers licenses ...

Driving While Suspended Driving with a suspended license is considered a serious crime in Baltimore. A person convicted of driving while suspended will likely face up to 1 year in jail and 12 points on their Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) driving record. Accruing this many points on one's record will result in an automatic revocation of one's license. Read more about driving while suspended...

Field Sobriety Test Field sobriety tests are administered by law enforcement officers in order to determine whether or not a driver is actually intoxicated. The tests seek to establish a person's balance, coordination, and ability to follow direction while performing a physical task (or lack of these things). A person who fails a field sobriety test can be immediately arrested for DUI, though the results of the test can often be successfully challenged in court. Read more on field sobriety tests...

Breath Test A breath test is one of the methods that law enforcement uses in order to determine a person's BAC at a DUI stop. Typically, the test will involve a person blowing into a device that measures the alcohol content of their breath. If the device reads over the legal limit, the person can be arrested for DUI. Read more about breath tests...

Vehicular Homicide Vehicular homicide is charged as a felony in our state, and the offense can carry extremely serious penalties. A person faces vehicular homicide charges when they have engaged in grossly negligent behavior behind the wheel that results in the death of another. If driving under the influence is involved, the person may have additional prison time added to their sentence. Read more about vehicular homicide...

Reckless Driving Reckless driving is charged when a person operates a motor vehicle in a manner that displays willful disregard for the safety of people or property. The penalties for reckless driving include fines, points against one's drivers' license, and possible license suspension. Reckless driving charges can be brought against a person in connection with a DUI arrest. Read more about reckless driving...

MVA Hearing When a person is charged with DUI or DWI, they face a hearing with the Motor Vehicle Administration in addition to their criminal proceedings. It is at this hearing that it is decided whether or not the individual gets to keep their driving privileges. Read more about MVA hearings...

Traffic Offenses There are a host of traffic offenses that a person can be charged with in Baltimore. These include speeding, failing to yield, reckless driving, and DUI. The penalties for each offense vary depending on the severity of the crime, but most of them can result in fines and the possible loss of one's license. Read more about traffic offenses...

Why hire a DUI attorney?

DUI is a serious crime. A conviction can bring about stiff punishment a permanent criminal record. If you have been arrested for DUI, you will want to maximize your chances of a favorable verdict in your case. An attorney can provide this by investigating your charges, gathering evidence and testimony related to your arrest, and aggressively defending you in a court of law.

Contact a Baltimore DUI lawyer if you are facing DUI charges and want professional representation throughout your legal proceedings.