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Skilled DUI and DWI Defense Attorneys in Baltimore
Skilled DUI and DWI Defense Attorneys in Baltimore
Fighting drunk driving charges with proven defense strategies to protect your license and your future.
A DUI or DWI charge in Maryland puts your driving privileges, your freedom, and your future at immediate risk. Maryland distinguishes between driving under the influence and driving while impaired, with penalties that escalate sharply for repeat offenses and high blood alcohol concentrations.
At Killian Law Group, our DUI defense attorneys have extensive experience challenging breath tests, field sobriety tests, and the legality of traffic stops. We understand the science behind BAC testing and the procedural requirements that officers must follow, and we use that knowledge to build the strongest possible defense.
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Frequently Asked DUI and DWI Questions:
A first DUI conviction in Maryland carries up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, 12 points on your license, and a potential license suspension of up to six months. The court may also require participation in an alcohol education or treatment program.
Yes. DUI charges can be reduced to DWI or other lesser offenses, and in some cases dismissed entirely. Defenses may include challenging the traffic stop, the breath test results, or the administration of field sobriety tests. An experienced attorney can evaluate the strength of the evidence against you.
You may face an administrative license suspension through the MVA separate from your criminal case. You typically have limited time to request a hearing to challenge the suspension. Contact an attorney immediately after a DUI arrest to protect your driving privileges.
In Maryland, DUI stands for driving under the influence and requires proof of substantial impairment with a BAC of 0.08 or higher. DWI stands for driving while impaired and applies at lower BAC levels of 0.07 or evidence of some impairment. DUI carries harsher penalties than DWI.
