If you have been arrested for a DUI or other alcohol related driving offense, get legal advice from a lawyer as soon as possible. For most people who are arrested for a DUI in Howard County, their first concern is getting out of jail.
Once they are out, their primary focus is staying out of jail.
An experienced Howard County DUI attorney can help you stay out of jail and can minimize any negative consequence of a DUI arrest.
Howard County DUI Penalties
A conviction of Maryland DUI or DWI carries costly and restrictive legal penalties. Even for a first offense in Howard County, you may be facing:
DWI
o
60 days in jail
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$500 fine
o
90 day license suspension
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8 points against your driver's license
DUI
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1 year in jail
o
$1000 fine
o
12 points against your driver's license
o
Revocation of your driver's license for 6 months
or more
In addition to the legal penalties of jail and fines, there are also court costs, treatment fees, and the high cost of SR-22 insurance. Administrative MVA penalties include points against your license which could lead to the suspension of your license beyond the term designated by your DUI conviction.
Beyond the legal ramifications of a DUI conviction are the personal and professional consequences of a criminal record.
With aggressive DUI defense from an experienced Howard County DUI lawyer, you can fight a DUI charge, possibly avoiding jail or even escaping a criminal conviction altogether.
Howard County DUI Defense Attorneys
The Howard County District Court, located at 3451 Courthouse Drive in Ellicott City, Maryland, is the site of most legal proceedings regarding your DUI charge. Our defense team has extensive training in the administration of both field and clinical sobriety tests and can examine every avenue for your defense.
To begin building your case, call (301) 761-4842 for a free consultation with a Howard County DUI lawyer who can aggressively fight to protect your rights.