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• Arnold, Donald: Being charged with drunk driving is a very serious matter. It is the government (the State of Maryland or the United States of America) against you. You may face jail time and being on probation with all the requirements and restrictions imposed by the Court on your liberties, such as reporting to a probation agent and alcohol/drug testing. A conviction also carries collateral consequences, such as interfering with present and future employment opportunities, problems with your driver's license, and if a person is not a U.S citizen, immigration problems. Legal concepts and terms you would likely need to know include the substantive elements of the offense charged, the procedural steps involved with defending the case, the meaning of being proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, what can be done to compel the prosecutor to prove the case, and what the Court may consider in mitigation of punishment. For example, a person charged with drunk driving does not have to be innocent to be found not guilty. Not guilty really means not proven guilty by the prosecutor. How these legal concepts interrelate to each other is also important. It can be quite confusing and complicated. The prosecutor is a trained and experienced attorney, who has available to him the full investigative power of the government, including trained full time investigators known as the police. Do you know the law? Do you know how the law applies to the facts of your case? Do you know the rules of evidence? Do you know what the prosecutor must prove and how? Shouldn't you find out? Shouldn't you have someone who knows the law to protect your rights and interests as the person accused of a crime? Only an attorney can do so for you.
• Tim Cook: Everyone has a right to a fair trial and a strong defense.
• Christopher vanRoden: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
• Henninger & Henninger: If you or a loved one have been arrested for a drunk driving or criminal offense than you know what a life-altering experience it can be. The lasting effects of an arrest and conviction can include the threat of incarceration, permanent criminal record, suspension or revocation of your driver's license, increased insurance rates, court imposed fines and loss of employment.
• Stanley E. Protokowicz: If I am pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving, what should I do? Cooperate with the officers; be polite and respectful. Do not volunteer ANY information. Contact a lawyer as soon as possible.
• Shane Nolan: DWI convictions are serious. But, do not assume that failing a breath test means you are guilty. Because it is a criminal charge, you are presumed innocent, and breath tests are not 100% accurate.