Baltimore DWI Attorney
Driving While Intoxicated in Baltimore
Many states make no distinction between driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while impaired (DWI), and they simply choose one term to describe
drunk driving. Maryland is one of the few that makes use of both terms. If you took a blood or
breath test that indicated that your blood alcohol content (BAC) was less than .08% but greater than .01%, you will be charged with DWI. A BAC above .08% results in a DUI charge.
State law takes any form of drunk driving seriously, and law enforcement officers and prosecutors will move swiftly to deliver the maximum punishment available. Driving while impaired, a misdemeanor, is often referred to as a less serious criminal offense than DUI, but the penalties for DWI are severe enough to have a major impact on your life. If you are convicted, you may be sent to jail for up to 60 days, in addition to being fined as much as $500. The sentence will be greater in the case of a second offense, with up to a year in jail. In addition to criminal penalties, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration will suspend your driving privileges for 60 days and you may be required to install an ignition interlock device. An aggressive Baltimore DWI attorney can help you challenge the case and attempt to avoid these penalties.
DUI Lawyer serving Howard County and Baltimore County
For over 32 years, clients have been coming to Richard S. Miller, Attorney at Law for representation on drunk-driving charges. I know that it can be frightening to face prosecution for DWI, with the embarrassment of going to court and the prospect of being convicted of a criminal offense. I will take the time to investigate your case fully to discover every method of defending your rights. Not only will I help you by providing effective representation in court, but I will go out of my way to make you feel respected and cared for in the process.
Contact a Baltimore DWI attorneyif you have been charged with driving while impaired and want to take action to defend yourself from criminal charges.