Baltimore DUI Lawyer
DUI Penalties in Baltimore
DUI and
DWI offenses traditionally carry relatively serious penalties. DUI, the more serious of the two offenses, is charged when a person is found driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or more. The penalties for DUI include:
- First offense - 45-day minimum drivers' license suspension, up to $1,000 in fines, 12 points assessed on one's drivers' license record, and up to 1 year in jail
- Second offense - Up to $2,000 in fines, 12 points on one's drivers' license record, and up to 2 years in jail
DWI is charged when a person is found driving with a BAC of .07%. The penalties for this offense include:
- First offense - Drivers' license suspension for up to 60 days, up to $500 in fines, 8 points on one's drivers' license record, and up to 2 months in jail
- Second offense - Up to $500 in fines, 8 points on one's drivers' license record, and up to 1 year in jail
Multiple DUI/DWI offenses, especially those numbering 3 or more, can carry increasingly serious penalties, including mandatory jail time, mandatory alcohol education programs, and the fitting of an ignition interlock device to one's car. If you have been charged with DUI, you will stand a better chance of avoiding these penalties if you have the help of an experienced Baltimore DUI lawyer.
DUI Attorney Serving Howard County and Baltimore County
Richard S. Miller, Attorney at Law possesses significant experience in the area of DUI defense. In addition to practicing DUI law for 32 years, I am also a member of the National College of DUI Defense, and have participated in a 3-day college for DUI defense at Harvard Law School. I am well versed in the methods and practices needed to win such cases, and I am available to provide you with personalized defense against your DUI charges.
If you are facing stiff punishment after being charged with DUI, contact a Baltimore DUI attorneywho can aggressively defend you against the accusations of the prosecution.