Baltimore Drunk Driving Attorney
Drunk Driving Charges
In our state, driving while drunk can bring about two different criminal charges, depending on the circumstances of the offense. If a person is operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .07%, they can be charged with DWI, or driving while intoxicated. A person operating a vehicle with a BAC of .08% or more can be charged with
DUI, or driving under the influence. Of the two offenses, DUI is the more serious. Both of them can result in
penalties that include the loss of one's drivers' license, monetary fines, the assessment of points on one's drivers' license record, and jail time.
If you have been arrested and charged with a drunk driving offense, you will want the help of an experienced Baltimore DUI attorney. Richard S. Miller, Attorney at law, has been practicing criminal defense and DUI offense for over 30 years. I believe in providing personalized help to each of my clients, and remaining accessible and empathetic throughout their legal proceedings. Many attorneys can do an adequate job of representing an individual in their DUI case, but it is important that one have an attorney that they trust and are comfortable with. I can provide you with immediate defense against your DUI accusations that is intended to bring about a favorable verdict in your case.
DUI Defense
In defending you against drunk driving charges, a DUI attorney will take several questions into account, including:
- Were your field sobriety tests administered correctly?
- Were you illegally stopped?
- Was your arrest in accordance with the law?
- Were you denied your right to speak with a lawyer?
- Were you fully advised of your rights during the stop?
- Was the equipment used to measure your BAC in working order and properly calibrated?
If your rights were violated in any way during your DUI arrest and subsequent charging, an attorney may be able to expose that fact to the court in an effort to obtain a reduction or dismissal of your charges.
Charged with drunk driving? Contact a Baltimore drunk driving lawyer who will build a strong defense in order to help you avoid a conviction.