DUI/DWI? Protect Your Rights.
For the best DUI and DWI help in the state of Maryland, call on Albers & Associates. We can help represent you and address important concerns such as:
Will I lose my job?
Will I lose my license?
Will I go to jail?
The State of Maryland’s Drinking and Driving laws are severe, and the penalties associated with them can be life-altering. There are plenty of factors that determine the exact price you could pay for making this mistake, but allowing a professional DUI lawyer at Albers & Associates to defend your case can be the difference between serving a long jail sentence and being let off with a minimal fine.
You can be convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) if you both:
A) have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher and
B) are caught driving, or attempting to drive a motor vehicle. For the majority of adults that are of legal drinking age, a BAC of .08% can be reached relatively quickly once alcohol consumption begins.
While a DUI conviction relies heavily on a driver having a BAC that is higher than the legal limit, a driving while impaired (DWI) conviction is typically given to a driver who has a BAC that is slightly lower than .08% but has also exhibited signs of impairment while operating a motor vehicle or during a field sobriety test.
Know the Risks & Consequences
The most common penalties for convictions related to driving under the influence or while impaired are:
Jail time
Large fines
Alcohol abuse assessment program attendance
Ignition interlock program enrollment
Penalties for a DWI are typically less serious than those that follow a DUI conviction, but Maryland law enforcement leaders often reevaluate these penalties in a greater attempt to deter residents from getting behind the wheel after they have consumed alcohol. This is enforced more strictly if you hold a CDL as well.
When charged with either a DUI or DWI, you can be faced with both criminal penalties and license sanctions. You can even be charged with a DUI/DWI for drug-related incidents. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been drinking and driving, what matters is whether or not you were impaired.
The penalties against your Maryland driver’s license may include the following:
DUI Administrative Penalties
- First Offense: 12 points added to driving record, license revoked for up to six months
- Second Offense: 12 points added to driving record, license revoked for up to one year
- Two Convictions within Five Years: required participation in the Ignition Interlock Program
DWI Administrative Penalties
- First Offense: 8 points added to driving record, license suspended for up to six months
- Second Offense: 8 points added to driving record, license suspended for up to one year
- Penalties for DUI/DWI are significantly higher for drivers who:
- are under 21 years of age at the time of the offense
- already have two or more DWI convictions
- are transporting a minor at the time of the offense
Albers & Associates is Here to Defend Your DUI/DWI Case
Finding legal representation should be your first course of action following a DUI or DWI charge in Maryland, and Albers & Associates is your best bet if you’re looking to lower the severity of or avoid certain penalties that are assessed upon your conviction.
Our firm represents clients in DWI/DUI, criminal, and personal injury cases throughout the state. We are seasoned in defense strategies and work alongside you to ensure the best possible outcome for your case. The professional attorneys at Albers & Associates can assist with your criminal and administrative penalties assessed throughout Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Howard, and other counties in MD.
Contact one of our associates today to schedule your free consultation. You can also learn more about the finer points of DUI charges and defense here.
You can also get started with some local resources that will help you contend with the penalties of your arrest here on our resources page.
