D.U.I. is Serious
Drunk driving is a criminal charge.  Conviction of driving while under the influence in the State of Maryland can result in a sentence of four years in jail and a $4,000 fine.  Driving while impaired is also serious.  In addition, a convicted drunk driver may have his license revoked by the Motor Vehicle Administration and his insurance rates are likely to go up dramatically.

Driving While Suspended
A driver's license can be suspended or revoked by the MVA for a variety of reasons...but all are jailable offenses, usually up to one year.  Perhaps there are unpaid fines or child support payments.  A person can also be suspended for failing to appear in court or driving or after being forbidden to do so.

Driving Without a License
If a person is stopped by the police for any traffic charge, including speeding and reckless driving, and the driver does not have a license, he or she faces 60 days in jail.

Hit and Run
The law requires that a driver in a car accident remain at the scene and provide a driver=s license and insurance information to others involved in the accident.  This information must be provided even if the driver did not cause the accident.  The maximum penalty for a hit and run involving property damage is 60 days in jail.  (It is one year if there is personal injury.)  This offense is also called leaving the scene of an accident.

Experience is Essential
An experienced lawyer will review the entire arrest procedure, including what you were doing prior to being stopped.  He will know what facts to look for to help your defense at the MVA hearing and in court.  The skilled lawyer will interview your witnesses and the arresting police officers.  He will also review all reports made by the police as well as the documents which the prosecutor will attempt to use in court against you.

The lawyer's job is to fight those charges in court and keep his clients out of jail.

Please contact Richmond Davis at 410-730-5550 for further information and an appointment.