DUI Penalties in Maryland
DUI Penalties in Maryland
The DUI penalties in Maryland for a first offense for violating Maryland DUI law are as follows:
- Driving under the influence of alcohol: $1,000.00 fine, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
- Driving under the influence of alcohol per se: $1,000.00 fine, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
- Driving under the influence of alcohol while transporting a minor: $2,000.00 fine, imprisonment for not more than two years, or both.
- Driving under the influence of alcohol per se while transporting a minor: $2,000.00 fine, imprisonment for not more than two years, or both.
- Driving or attempting to drive while impaired by alcohol: $500.00 fine, imprisonment for not more than two months, or both.
- Driving while impaired by any drug, any combination of drugs, or a combination of one or more drugs and alcohol that the driver cannot drive a vehicle safely: $500.00 fine, imprisonment for not more than two months, or both.
- Driving or attempting to drive while impaired by alcohol while transporting a minor: $1,000.00 fine, imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
- Driving while impaired by any drug, any combination of drugs, or a combination of one or more drugs and alcohol that the driver cannot drive a vehicle safely while transporting a minor: $1,000.00 fine, imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
- Driving or attempting to drive while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance: $1,000.00 fine, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
- Driving or attempting to drive while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance while transporting a minor: $2,000.00 fine, imprisonment for not more than two years, or both.
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Enhanced DUI Penalties in Maryland
Additional enhanced DUI penalties in Maryland may be imposed for a second or subsequent DUI or drugged driving offense.
A driver who refused to submit to a breath test or a blood test also is subject to additional DUI penalties in Maryland. If the court finds beyond a reasonable doubt that the driver knowingly refused to take a test arising out of the same circumstances as the violation, the driver is subject to a fine of $500.00, or imprisonment for not more than 2 months, or both.
Top Rated DUI Lawyer Howard County MD
Jonathan Scott Smith is a top rated and experienced DUI lawyer. He has handled 1,000′s of cases involving DUI charges. Mr. Smith’s extensive trial experience – and track record of successful results – has earned him the recognition of his peers and clients:
- Maryland Super Lawyer (Past 5 consecutive years), and selected within Top 100 in Maryland.
- “AV-Preeminent™*” (Highest peer rating for legal ability and ethics by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory (every year since 1988).
- Client Distinction Award (Client Review Rating of 4.5 or higher on 5.0 scale – less than 4% of 900,000+ attorneys listed by Martindale-Hubbell).
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- Client Satisfaction Award, 10 Best Law Firms, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.
- “10.0 Superb” attorney rating by AVVO.
These are the highest ratings possible for legal skill, ethical practice, a lawyer’s years in practice, disciplinary history, professional achievements, and industry recognition.
“I was convicted of drunk driving before. When I was arrested for drunk driving a third time, I knew I was in big trouble. I was afraid of losing my driver’s license and going to jail. I called Mr. Smith because a friend of mine had used him and was very happy with the results. Mr. Smith defended me aggressively and took the case to trial. I was relieved and grateful when I was found not guilty of all charges. Mr. Smith also represented me at the MVA hearing. The judge took no action and I was able to get my driver’s license back.”
K.S. – Sykesville, MD
54-year old owner of excavating and landscaping company arrested and charged with second drunk driving offense and refusal to submit to breathalyzer test. Case proceeded to trial with verdict of not guilty on all drunk driving charges. At administrative hearing for refusing the alcohol test, client faced 120-day suspension of driver’s license. Administrative judge concluded that client was justified in not taking breath test, and no suspension was imposed.
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Attorney Jonathan Scott Smith represents clients in criminal defense matters, DUI / DWI, MVA Hearings, traffic offenses, domestic violence and child abuse charges throughout Maryland, including the cities of Columbia, Clarksville, Sykesville, Fulton, Elkridge, Frederick, Mt. Airy, Ellicott City, Laurel, Westminster, and Baltimore. Lawyer Smith also provides experienced legal representation for clients in Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Carroll County, Prince Georges (Prince George) County, Howard County and Montgomery County, MD.
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