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Defense attorney Charles Ware, among his many other legal accomplishments, is recognized as "one of the 10 BEST DUI and DWI Attorneys in Maryland" by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys [AIDUIA]. He is the founding partner of the premier Maryland-based national DUI and DWI defense law firm of Charles Jerome Ware, Attorneys and Counselors, LLC. For an initial courtesy consultation, contact defense attorney Charles Ware at charlesjeromeware@msn.com, (410) 730-5016 or (410) 720-6129.
Maryland's drunk driving laws are strict and complex. Because of this fact, an experienced DUI and DWI defense attorney is very important for your defense. Be warned: a DUI/DWI defendant should not attempt to represent himself or herself in court for these serious charges.
The State of Maryland prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol when your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08 percent or above. The .08 limit is a standard measurement used across the United States for the "impaired" adult driver. The State of Maryland has a zero tolerance for alcohol for drivers under the age of 21. If a driver under the age of 21 is found to have a .02 percent BAC or above their license could be suspended or revoked. Commercial drivers also face a lower BAC limit of .04 percent.
How many drinks does it take to reach the legal limit in Maryland? It is difficult to guess how many drinks it will take to reach the .08 BAC limit. Each person has unique physical characteristics that factor into the BAC equation. Attributes such as weight, sex, number of drinks consumed over a given time, if you have eaten, all play into the BAC formula.
The best answer is not to drink and drive. The State of Maryland has strict laws for drunk driving, and when you drink and drive in Maryland, you risk your freedom, finances and your future.
The first time you are convicted of a DUI in the State of Maryland you will face up to 1 year in jail and up to a $1,000 fine. If you were transporting a minor when you were arrested you could be sentenced up to 2 years in jail a pay up to a $2,000 fine. Your drivers license will also be suspended for a minimum of 45 days. Your first DWI conviction will cost you up to 2 months in jail and a $500 fine. In addition, your drivers license could be suspended 60 days.
The second time you are convicted of a DUI, you could be sentenced up to 2 years in jail and fined up to $2,000. If you were transporting a minor when you were arrested you could be sentenced up to 3 years in jail a pay up to a $3,000 fine. Your drivers license will also be suspended for a minimum of 1 year. For your second DWI, you will be fined up to $500 and/or 1 year in jail plus a minimum of 60 day suspension of your drivers license.
The 3rd time you receive a DUI in the State of Maryland you will face up to 3 years imprisonment. Your fine will be up to $3,000 and if you were transporting a minor at the time of your arrest you could face up to 4 years in prison and up to a $4,000 fine. Your drivers license will be suspended for a minimum of 18 months. For your third DWI, you will be fined up to $500 and/or 1 year in jail plus a minimum of 60 day suspension of your drivers license.
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