Maryland DUI
DUI lawyer in Maryland: your notice sets the license deadline
The license case moves first, and the paper notice you were given prints your hearing deadline.
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Arrested for DUI in Maryland? Your notice sets the date.
The notice the officer gave you prints the deadline. Read its date today.
The two clocks: court and MVA
Your Maryland DUI arrest opened a criminal case and a separate license case with the MVA. If that date passes, your license can be suspended before you ever see a judge.
The MVA DUI fine table differs from the current statute; the statutory amount is used. DUI and DWI penalties differ. (MVA rule)
A first offense in Maryland
The standard Maryland BAC limit is 0.08 percent (Maryland law).
| What | The rule |
|---|---|
| Fine | For a base first DUI, the statutory fine is up to $1,200 |
| Agency steps | The suspension period starts when you surrender the license or provide a signed statement that you no longer have it |
The judge picks a number inside each range. So ask where cases like yours land in Maryland (Maryland penalty rules).
Second and later offenses
A prior raises the penalty in every state, and Maryland is no exception. Tell the lawyer about any earlier case on the first call. Second offense DUI rules lists the states with published ranges.
Add-on fines and the newest change
Interlock orders and add-on fines in Maryland depend on the charge and the BAC. Ask the lawyer which ones apply to yours.
See how the interlock works and the DUI penalties table.
What a lawyer costs in Maryland
Lawyers in Maryland set their own fees. Ask what a quote covers: the court case, the MVA hearing, a trial. DUI lawyer cost lists the questions to ask.
Check a lawyer's license
The lawyer who takes your case handles DUI cases in Maryland and holds an active Maryland license. Ask for the bar number on the call and it is yours to keep.
What to do now
The date on your license notice is the one that can take your license first. Once it passes, the MVA can suspend you without a hearing. Call us now, and a Maryland DUI defense lawyer can file the hearing request before that date and start on your defense.
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Send your case details
Send the date of your Maryland arrest and the date printed on your MVA notice. Those two dates set your deadline, so the lawyer who calls you starts there.