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1. Bruce, Joseph: Serious Traffic Traffic matters involve two separate Courts: 1. the MVA Administrative Court (that judges your right to retain your driving privilege) and 2. the criminal traffic court . Serious criminal traffic charges involve the possibility of jail time and large fines and threaten your freedom, your insurance rates, your ability to drive and your ability to make a living. This office has many years of experience in these matters and will help you, defend yourself and protect your rights throughout the case, in order to give you an aggressive defense. and to protect you and your driving privilege.
2. Giannetti, John: Criminal Law/Domestic Violence Drunk Driving Violation of Probation Driving while Suspended/Revoked Protective Orders/ Peace Orders Drug Possession/Distribution Assault/Manslaughter/Homocide
3. Trainor, Billman, Bennett & Milko: * DWI * DUI * White collar crime * Felonies * Misdemeanors * Drug crimes * Weapons charges * Securities Fraud * Embezzlement * Homicide
4. Gladstone, Jonathan: DUI and DWI are serious criminal charges with serious consequences. With a conviction for DWI/DUI, you may face extensive fees and fines, find yourself with exorbitant insurance rates, lose your license and even spend time in jail. If you want to protect your future, call an experienced, aggressive criminal defense lawyer.
5. Laumann, Joseph: If I'm stopped for driving under the influence, can a police officer ask me questions without reading me my rights? Answer: Sometimes. The answer depends on whether or not you are in police custody -- that is, whether you are subject to the restraints common to a formal arrest. For example, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the police do not have to provide Miranda warnings during roadside questioning of a motorist detained pursuant to a traffic stop. Thus, roadside questioning about your drinking, drug-taking, or performance on field sobriety tests does not constitute "custodial interrogation." However, once you are arrested -- or restrained by the police in a manner consistent with arrest -- you must be read your Miranda rights. What is an MVA hearing and when should I request it? Answer: Because you refused to take a sobriety test and therefore got your license revoked, you have a right to request an MVA hearing which must be done within 10 days of your arrest. We advise you to always request the MVA hearing. An MVA hearing provides you with the opportunity to question the police officer about the legitimacy of his stop and to test his knowledge with regards to field sobriety testing. Do I have to take a sobriety test? Answer: You do not have to submit to field sobriety tests. Even if you have not been drinking, the tests can erroneously show an alcohol level. Your license will probably be suspended if you refuse to take a sobriety test, but you may request an MVA Hearing to attempt to have your license returned or the suspension modified. What can an attorney do for me once IÕve been arrested? Answer: „ Your attorney can ensure that the police and prosecutor have gotten all of the procedures correct. Minor mistakes can get your case dismissed from court. „ An attorney can ensure that your legal rights are protected. She may be able to negotiate a favorable plea depending on the circumstances. There are no guarantees, but without a lawyer there is no chance. „ Asking for an attorney stops the police from questioning you
6. Brassell Law Group: * Murder * Assault * Robbery * Drug Possession * Sex Offenses * Theft * Burglary * White Collar Crimes * DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving * Automobile Manslaughter
7. Katz, Joel: * Felonies and misdemeanors * Violent crimes * White collar crimes * Computer crimes * Sex crimes * Drug possession & trafficking * Civil rights violations * Weapons charges * Juvenile crime * Assault * DUI/DWI & BWI
8. Gladstone, Jonathan: DUI and DWI are serious criminal charges with serious consequences. With a conviction for DWI/DUI, you may face extensive fees and fines, find yourself with exorbitant insurance rates, lose your license and even spend time in jail. If you want to protect your future, call an experienced, aggressive criminal defense lawyer.
9. Dales, Phillip: Traffic violations can have lasting consequences. If convicted of a traffic violation, you may have restrictions on your license, be fined or required to serve probation.
10. Murphy & Price: The first thing a lawyer deals with in a DUI case is whether or not there was a lawful traffic stop. Most acquittals in drunk-driving cases are the result of there being an unlawful traffic stop by a police officer. If the police had no probable cause to pull you over, then all the evidence after the stop, including the breathalyzer test and the field sobriety test, will be suppressed. The next issue is whether the police can prove you were impaired by alcohol or under the influence of alcohol. These are two separate issues. Police use the field sobriety test to determine whether you were impaired by alcohol. They use the breathalyzer test to determine whether you were under the influence of alcohol. If you failed the field sobriety test, there are often ways that a lawyer can challenge the result. Often, what may appear as proof of impairment is simply the result of errors in the way the police officer administered the test. If the breath-test results are incriminating, then your lawyer will need to find out if the test was administered properly. In Maryland, the state toxicologist sets forth a series of standards that are required for the administration of a breath or blood alcohol test. If these standards were not followed, then the breath or blood test results will be suppressed. In a DUI case, your lawyer also has to anticipate that there might be a sentencing hearing. I often refer clients to alcohol education or treatment programs early in the process so the court can see that you are taking the issue seriously and exercise leniency.
11. Ryan & Drewniak: DUI/ DWI Send to friendPrinter-friendly version Driving under the influence of alcohol or while intoxicated carries substantial penalties in the state of Maryland. The legal limit in Maryland is .08 BAC (blood alcohol content). Often the alcohol-related charges stem from a routine traffic stop, investigation of an accident, erratic driving which causes law enforcement to suspect alcohol, among other things. The penalties if you are found guilty can include jail, probation, fines, and alcohol counseling, as well as the imposition of points on your driving record that can ultimately lead to the suspension or revocation of your driving privileges. It can even lead to the suspension of your license BEFORE you ever go to court. It is extremely important to retain legal counsel as soon as possible when charged with these offenses.
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13. Brennan, Trainor, Billman & Bennett:In DUI / DWI cases, as in all other criminal matters, our Upper Marlboro and Annapolis attorneys examine each piece of evidence for accuracy, relevance, and constitutionality. We have extensive experience successfully challenging police officers, stops, arrests, blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test results, and more. A DUI / DWI conviction can have severe and lasting consequences for you and your family Š trust in our experience to help you get the best possible results.
14. Thomas Ellis: Criminal Defense A Good Lawyer Can Make All The Difference In Criminal Cases If there is anything that someone accused of a crime should know it's the importance of securing a good lawyer immediately. A good lawyer can make sure that your arrest was conducted properly. Any discrepancy in police procedures, arrests, or search and seizure may cause a case to be thrown out. Even if the accused has already confessed, a good lawyer can achieve a settlement that reduces the punishment and helps avoid jail time.
15. Fratus, Campbell & Brady: When you're facing a first time DUI, or other misdemeanor or felony criminal defense matter, your case is too important not to get the best, and most expert, legal assistance you can find.
16. Gil Cochran: You have the right to contact an attorney just as soon as you are arrested. Gill Cochran is available on a 24-hour basis to answer your questions if you have been arrested for DWI. DRINKING AND DRIVING OFFENSES IN MARYLAND Being charged with a DUI or DWI offense in Maryland subjects you to a term of incarceration, a period of probation, the assessment of substantial fines, and the loss of your driving privileges. These legal ramifications can also affect the rates you pay for automobile insurance or result in the cancellation of your insurance. If your ability to drive affects your employment, the effects of a drinking and driving charge could cost you your livelihood. The expertise of the attorney you hire can directly affect the outcome of your case when faced with these consequences. It is important that you are represented by an attorney highly skilled and aggressive in the defense of drunk driving cases.
17. Edward Stone: DUI-DWI: The terms DUI and DWI are often used interchangeably. They shouldn't be. While it is true that the offenses share the same elements, they carry separate and distinct penalties.
18. Hillman, Brown & Darrow: In Maryland, the implied consent statute (TR 16©205.1) requires that an individual who is caught driving while intoxicated have their license suspended for a period of 45 days to one year. In addition, the driver is subject to criminal sanction of, for a first offense of up to $1000.00 and up to one year in jail. In my case, it may appear that that my client would get off without any problem because the officer did not see my client driving. If you think that you would be right and wrong. Under the implied consent statute, the driver is subject to sanction if, among other things, the officer has reasonable grounds to believe the driver was driving or attempting to drive while intoxicated. Therefore, the driver could be subject to sanctions even if the officer did not see anything if the circumstances of the stop would indicate the suspect was driving. This is so because the implied consent statute is administrative in nature, not criminal. Since, your life and liberty is not in jeopardy, the officer does not have to prove his case to a criminal standard.