DUI and DWI Considerations for Females

Women Charged with DUI/DWI

If you are a woman who has been arrested for drinking and driving in Baltimore, you need to be aware of several important factors which could come into play when the time comes to defend your case in court. Your chances of successfully resolving the charges against you depends in no small measure on your choice of a Baltimore DWI lawyer who is prepared to utilize the unique legal strategies available to women who face prosecution for DUI/DWI.

Being pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) can be a stressful experience for anyone, but this is often especially true for a woman. When the police officer is an aggressive male, the woman sometimes feels intimidated, and this can lead to displays of nervousness or uncertainty that could be misconstrued by the officer to indicate drunkenness or guilt. Another circumstance that has been widely recognized is the fact that many of the standardized field sobriety tests, such as the walk-and-turn and the one-leg-stand, are significantly more difficult to perform while wearing high heels. Even when the officer permits the suspect to remove the footwear, trying to carry out the test in stockings or bare feet on the gravel or asphalt can be quite challenging.

Baltimore DWI Attorney With 32 Years of Experience

There are also scientific issues in a drunk driving case where the defendant is a woman. Most breathalyzer tests are calibrated for larger lung capacities, and women sometimes fail due to false positives. There are also important differences between male and female bodies when it comes to the body fat to muscle ratio, and this can skew the results of a breath & blood test. With over 32 years of experience, the office of Richard S. Miller, Attorney at Law will explore every aspect of your case to find a strategy for defending you. Facing the threat of harsh DUI penalties, it is important to work with a lawyer who not only has legal skill, but who will also make you feel comfortable. I will go out of my way to lend you support and guidance throughout the case.

Contact a Baltimore DWI lawyer for a consultation about your case and to get started on a plan of action to defend yourself from the strict penalties of a conviction.