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Charles Jerome Ware, LLC, is a premier Maryland-based, nationally-respected DUI and DWI defense law firm. Having successfully represented hundreds of defendants in drunk driving cases for over thirty years, defense attorney Charles Ware has earned the reputation for being " one of the State of Maryland's 10 BEST DUI and DWI attorneys" [AIDUIA]; among many other legal awards and honors. For an initial courtesy consultation, contact the firm at (410) 720-6129 or (410) 730-5016. We can help you.
There are some simple and basic Maryland DUI and DWI Rules for Defendants that we recommend our clients adhere to :
(1) Never forget that Maryland treats its drunk driving laws seriously; and these laws are fairly complex and complicated. If you are arrested and charged with drunk driving in Maryland, you will most likely need an attorney.
(2) The 2 main charges that come under the category of drunk driving in Maryland are (I) Driving Under the Influence of alcohol (DUI) and Driving While Impaired by alcohol (DWI).
(3) The DUI is the more serious charge in Maryland, and the penalties are more severe. You may be arrested and charged with a DUI in Maryland if, by way of chemical testing such as the breathalyzer device, law enforcement determines that your blood-alcohol content (BAC) is at least ) 0.08 % or higher.
(4) On the other hand, DWI is considered a lesser offense than DUI, and therefore the penalties for DWI ( less than 0.08 % but at least 0.07 % BAC) are less severe --- but still serious.
(5) Under Maryland drunk driving laws, if you refuse to undergo chemical testing, including a breathalyzer test, you may be subject to immediate suspension of your Maryland driving privileges for as much as 120 days for a first-time offense.
(6) Unfortunately, Maryland is one of a few states that does not allow drivers to have an attorney present while taking a chemical test to determine the driver's BAC.
(7) If you refuse to submit to " field sobriety testing", the law enforcement officer has the authority to arrest you on the spot on "suspicion" of drunk driving.
(8) Do not resist arrest. Save that energy for court.
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