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Charles Jerome Ware, LLC is a premier, nationally recognized and respected, Maryland-based, DUI and DWI defense law firm. Defense attorney Charles Ware, himself, is consistently ranked by his trial lawyer peers as well as his many satisfied clients over 30 years of private practice as being among the State of Maryland's " BEST 10 DUI and DWI ATTORNEYS " [AIDUIA]. For an initial courtesy consultation, contact us at (410) 720-6129. We would enjoy helping you.
Some basic points:
- DUI and DWI laws in every state, including Maryland, are treated very seriously by the courts
- DUI and DWI laws can be both complicated and complex.
- Too many in the public underestimate the adverse effects DUI and DWI convictions can have on
their careers, families, and lives in general. For example, a DUI or DWI conviction usually cannot be expunged from your record, no matter how lawful or sterling otherwise your life has been.
- This law firm takes its representation of our clients charged or arrested for DUI and DWI very seriously. We strongly recommend that our clients do so as well.
The DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or DWI (Driving While Impaired) arrest is a frequently made mistake by good law-abiding people that can send their lives reeling. But, the arrest is just the beginning of the process, and not necessarily the end. Your first action after your arrest should be to seek competent and courtesy legal advice from a lawyer.
Getting charged with a DUI is the top alcohol infraction in just about all states. It means in most instances, among other things, that your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) has been posted at a level of 0.08% or higher. In Maryland, the offense is extremely severe such that 12 points are automatically registered against your Maryland driver's license by the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). This results in immediate revocation of your license; necessitating for most people an immediate administrative hearing request to the MVA [filing fee currently $150.00]. The judicial monetary fine for a first offense is $1000.00, and it is $2000.00 for a second offense. Plus, you will need a lawyer to represent you, and you will need to pay court costs.
If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) has been posted at a level between 0.07% and less than 0.08% you can be charged with DWI. The penalties include 8 points against your Maryland driver's license record as well as a $500.00 fine, plus court costs, etc. [ for both a first and second offense].
Some states, such as Maryland, have a zero tolerance for alcohol consumption for drivers under the age of 21. In Maryland, if a driver under the age of 21 is found to have a 0.02% BAC or above, their license could be suspended or revoked, etc.
You can legally refuse to take sobriety tests administered after a stop; and there can certainly be instances in which it is prudent to do so. However, be mindful that the State can impose consequences for you making that decision. For example, even if you are later acquitted of the DUI or DWI charges, the State can still suspend your Maryland driver's license.
For more information, contact us. We can help you.
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