National advertising campaigns have warned us all that law enforcement officials are cracking down on anyone driving under the influence (DUI). Roadblocks have been set up and police are targeting key junctions, searching for anyone guilty of DUI. Victims’ groups, such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) have encouraged lower Maryland blood alcohol content (BAC) levels (.08%) and stiffer penalties for drunken driving offenses.
DUIs can be charged for alcohol, drugs, or any illegal substance impairing the operation of a motor vehicle. Maryland statute determines certain penalties based on the number of offenses. Since thousands of people die every year due to drunken driving, most juries are unsympathetic towards most DUI defendants.
A professional attorney can apply the latest Maryland statute, deciphering whether the police followed all proper guidelines for evidence collection. If you were charged with a DUI, find an experienced attorney who has defended clients against these drunk driving charges.
The driving while impaired (DWI) charge has a lower blood alcohol content (BAC) of .07%. Many field sobriety tests rely on subjective assessments and biases that can be uncovered by a well-trained attorney, who has studied the most common errors made by police officers during drunk driving arrests.
Numerous cases, including Washington State versus Keller, consider the Breathalyzer test's margin of error as a factor in invalidating the proof of intoxication. Increasingly, DWI convictions include many penalties including fines, drug education programs, vehicle impoundment, and jail time.
A skillful attorney can challenge improper and questionable DWI tests, showing that you were not proven to be impaired under the law. Protect you future with an attorney well-versed in the mistakes made during DWI cases.