Experienced Maryland DUI Defense Focused on Protecting Your License and Your Future
A DUI charge in Maryland can have serious consequences, including license suspension, fines, and even jail time. At Grote Law, we provide strategic and aggressive defense for clients facing DUI and DWI charges throughout Maryland. With a background as a former prosecutor, Kenneth Grote understands how DUI cases are built and where they can be challenged, from traffic stops and field sobriety tests to breathalyzer accuracy and procedural errors. We work closely with you to protect your driving privileges, minimize penalties, and guide you through both the court process and MVA hearings. When your freedom and record are at stake, you need an attorney who knows how to fight for you.
FAQs
After a DUI can I drive again with Ignition Interlock?
Yes, in Maryland, you can generally drive again after a DUI conviction or license suspension by enrolling in the Ignition Interlock Program. The system permits driving to work, school, and other locations while requiring a car breathalyzer device to prevent operating the vehicle with alcohol in your system.
What is the Difference Between DUI and DWI?
DUI (Driving Under the Influence): BAC of 0.08 or higher. It is "per se" intoxication.
DWI (Driving While Impaired): BAC of 0.07 or lower, or otherwise impaired by alcohol/drugs.
Will I Lose My License Immediately?
If you fail or refuse a test, the officer will confiscate your license and issue a 45-day temporary license. A suspension typically begins on the 46th day unless a hearing is requested to contest it or an interlock is installed.
It's my first DUI, what should I expect.
A first-time DUI in Maryland carries penalties of up to 1 year in jail, $1,000 in fines, 12 points, and a 6-month license revocation, while a DWI carries up to 60 days in jail and 8 points. Many first-time offenders with no record receive probation instead of jail. License suspension is common, often starting at 45 days.
What if I am from another state?
Maryland shares conviction information with 45 other states through the Interstate Driver's License Compact.
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