Experienced Maryland DUI/DWI Defense Lawyer
During my ten years as a prosecutor for the state of Maryland, I prosecuted many drunk driving cases. I know what the state has to prove to get a conviction. I know what you need to do to protect your driving privileges.
Dealing With the MVA - A Trap for the Unwary
If you have been charged with drunk driving, you need to act quickly to protect your right to drive. In Maryland, if you do not request an administrative hearing with the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) within 10 days after your arrest, your license will be automatically suspended. Don't let it go that far. Call me immediately after your arrest so that we can take the necessary steps to preserve your license.
In many cases there can be much harsher consequences for a driver's license through the MVA administrative process than through the criminal court. I urge you to consult with an attorney early during the MVA process to get competent advice on whether to request a hearing.
Call me - attorney Andrew M. MacDonald - as soon as possible after your arrest for drunk driving, at 410-341-7575.
The Stakes for Drivers are High
A drunk driving conviction can radically alter your life. Consequences may include the suspension or revocation of your driver's license or a mandatory ignition interlock installed on your vehicle. There are also "subsequent offender" penalties, such as increased fines and jail terms, for people with prior convictions.
You may face some of these penalties even without a conviction. If you refused a breath test, or if you blew a .08 or above, you face automatic penalties. There are additional consequences for blowing a .15 or above.
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders must be especially wary of the potential employment consequences resulting from the MVA process and criminal prosecution.
All drivers face a substantial increase in their automobile insurance rates if they're convicted of drunk driving.
In court, you may be eligible for "probation before judgment" (PBJ), even if you're found guilty. A PBJ avoids having a conviction appear on your record and the accumulation of points with the MVA.
Contact me immediately after your arrest for drunk driving so that I can put you in the best position to defend you.
Law Office of Andrew M. MacDonald, LLC
110 Baptist Street
P.O. Box 33
Salisbury, MD 21801
Phone: 410-341-7575
Fax: 410-341-4004
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