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1. Carey & Associates: The following are common mistakes people make in their Maryland DUI cases, and the regrets and consequences of those mistakes: 1. I pled guilty at the outset of the case. I just wanted to get my DUI in Maryland over with. It was a first offense and just wanted to get it behind me as soon as possible. I didnÕt know anything about mitigation or how to minimize the offense or sentence and now have a permanent record. 2. I didnÕt take the charge seriously. I thought it was like a traffic ticket. Now, IÕm paying high risk car insurance and have a criminal record which has prevented me from getting the job I want. It would have been cheaper to treat this like the very serious charge that it was from the very start. 3. I tried to talk and negotiate with the prosecutor myself. I wanted to save money so I spoke with the prosecutor and admitted drinking before I got behind the wheel. I even admitted that I had two prior DUIs that the prosecutor didnÕt know about. Instead of giving me credit for honesty, the prosecutor served me with a Notice of Subsequent Offender which increases the maximum penalty and makes it far more likely that I will now go to jail for this offense. 4. I ignored the summons because I donÕt live in Maryland. I simply figured that since I never planned to visit Maryland again, that this case wouldnÕt hurt me. Instead, the Maryland court issued a bench warrant for my arrest and my non-Maryland driverÕs license has been suspended because of the Maryland case and I will have to return to Maryland to resolve this case if I ever want to drive legally again. 5. I didnÕt hire an attorney. I thought I could do it myself. After all, how hard could a DUI charge be? I mean, I did admit to drinking and I blew over the legal limit . . . open and shut, right? Turns out the law is more complex than I thought and had I raised a Constitutional issue at the right time, my case would probably have been thrown out. 6. I hired the cheapest attorney I could find and thought only about cost. Well, I got what I paid for!! I understand there is always a chance of losing, but with the person I hired, winning was never an option. If I had to do it all over again, I would have hired the best attorney I could find and have him fight like to hell to protect my rights. 7. I talked to people other than an attorney about my case and listened to their advice. IÕm a big believer in learning by experience. So I talked to other people whoÕd gone through this before. This was my first DUI arrest. The advice I got was dead wrong. I didnÕt know that the law had changed since my friend got his last DUI.
2. Epstein, Phillip: You should never face DUI/DWI charges or other serious traffic offenses without a lawyer. The penalties can include both fines and a possible jail sentence. You will need assistance with these charges in Court and also at administrative hearings concerning the possible suspension or revocation of your driver's license.
3. Walsh, Becker, Moody & Rice: If you have been charged with a crime, it is critical to protect your rights by retaining an experienced criminal defense attorney who will fight for you. A criminal conviction can have a lasting impact on your employment opportunities and your freedom. Retaining an attorney is the first step to protecting your rights.
4. Darlene Powell: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
5. Gabriel Christian: If You are Arrested Before the police takes you into custody, make sure that your house or car is secure. Make sure you have been informed as to why you are being arrested. NOTE: A lawyer should be called as soon as possible. The advise of an attorney is extremely important early in the process. Under no circumstances should you make incriminating statements which might be used against you at a later time. In most states, you must be taken before a judge, magistrate, constable or court commissioner within 24 hours of your arrest. You should secure legal representation before this initial court appearance. Ask to telephone your parent, guardian, or lawyer immediately. Yo have the right to make one phone call to the person of your choice; use it. You also have the right to privacy during the call. If this right is denied, do not cause a confrontation that might result in additional charges being filed against you. You should always have the number of a lawyer or a person you can rely on to get you an attorney if your lawyer is unavailable. Keep a record of that number, as well as the name and number of a lawyer in your wallet or purse.
6. Goodwin Schlossberg: DUI/DWI- Traffic violations can have serious criminal consequences, particularly when a driver is accused of driving under the influence. A conviction on DUI/DWI charges may result in fines, the revocation or suspension of your driver's license, and possible jail time. In addition, your insurance company may increase your rates to an unmanageable level. In defending against an impaired driving charge, you have many rights as a criminal defendant, including the right to cross-examine the witnesses against you, even if they are police officers. An experienced criminal defense attorney can make all the difference in such a difficult case.