Jun 16, 2014
Essential Maryland DUI Laws, Facts & Penalties
Criminal Defense by The Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein
What You Must Know about Maryland DUI Laws It’s crucial that you are informed about all of the current Maryland DUI laws, so that you know what to expect and what you may be facing should you be arrested or charged. Here, we’ll provide a list of some of the most important Maryland drunk driving laws, including information on penalties, differences between a DUI (driving under the influence) and DWI (driving while intoxicated), as well as first and repeat offenses, and more. What is a DUI in Maryland? You may be charged with a DUI in Maryland if you had a blood alcohol concentration or BAC of .08% or higher. If you’re under the age of 21, then you may be charged with a DUI at .02%. What is a Maryland DWI? A DWI equates to a BAC of .07% or less. This means that you fell short of the minimum requirement of a DUI, but you may have failed field sobriety tests or exhibited other signs which led to you being pulled over and charged. You generally need to register at least a .04% to be charged with a DWI although this is also at the discretion of the officer. Maryland DUI Penalties If convicted of a DUI, you may be given points on your driver’s license, which can also lead to the immediate revocation of your license. For a Maryland DUI first offense, you may face a fine of $1,000, which is doubled to $2,000 for a second […]
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