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Centreville, MD DUI Defense Lawyers

Experienced Attorneys Aggressively Fighting Against Drunk Driving Charges in Centreville, Maryland

Driving while impaired increases the risks of accidents, which is why every state has laws against it. Whether due to alcohol or drugs, you can be charged with DUI or DWI if your ability to drive safely is impaired. Even a first offense has consequences, and multiple DUIs have harsher repercussions. Still, the right lawyer can help you beat DUI charges.

At Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law, we have the skills, knowledge, determination, and experience needed to handle your case effectively. Together, we have handled Maryland criminal defense cases for over 50 years. We know how to customize defense strategies that will give you the best chance of reaching an optimal outcome, and we will do all we can to make that happen for you.

Understanding Blood Alcohol Concentration in Centreville, Maryland DWI and DUI Charges

In Maryland, adults 21 and over can be charged with a DUI if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08 percent or higher. For CDL holders, the legal limit is only 0.04 percent. Adults can also be charged with DWI, meaning driving while impaired, with a BAC of up to 0.07 percent. Any amount of alcohol is enough for a driver under 21 to face a DUI charge.

Many drugs, including cannabis, other recreational drugs, over-the-counter remedies, and prescription medications, can cause impairments. Illnesses or recent injuries could also make driving unsafe. If a law enforcement officer believes that impairments have impacted your driving abilities, you may face charges of intoxicated driving. Your legal team at Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law, will work to help you beat them.

Some Centreville DUI Charges Are Worse Than Others

Maryland takes impaired driving seriously, especially in certain circumstances, such as:

  • Driving under the influence with children under 14 in your car
  • Exceeding the posted speed limit by 20+ mph
  • Having a 0.20+ percent BAC
  • Causing an injury- or fatality-producing crash
  • Having a prior DUI conviction

Stiff penalties can be imposed after a conviction. These include losing your driver's license temporarily or permanently, spending time in jail, paying fines, installing an ignition interlock device on your car, and losing current and future security clearances. Higher auto insurance rates are almost certain, and you may lose your job. Social consequences can also impact your friendships and family life.

Whatever your charges, Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law, will help you fight them. We understand how significantly a conviction could impact your life, and we will work diligently to help you avoid this outcome.

DUI FAQs

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What Is Reasonable Suspicion for a DUI Traffic Stop?

The law requires officers to have a reasonable suspicion that you are driving under the influence or that you have committed another offense before they can pull you over. In many cases, impaired drivers behave erratically. For example, they may swerve or meander between lanes, speed up and slow down for no apparent reason, drive after dark without headlights, or travel the wrong way in a traffic lane. These actions could provide reasonable suspicion for a traffic stop that may lead to an arrest for DUI.

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What Happens if I Refuse a Field Sobriety Test?

Field sobriety tests conducted at the side of the road during a traffic stop in Maryland are voluntary, so you do not have to submit to one. You may be arrested for DUI, but the officer was probably planning to do so anyway. The results of these tests are not scientific; they rely on the officer's observations. Even completely sober people can fail the standard field sobriety tests. Whether you submitted to these tests or not, your lawyer can work to defend your rights during your DUI case.

Call Our Centreville DUI Defense Attorneys

You cannot afford to choose the wrong lawyer to defend you against DUI charges. The potential consequences of a conviction are too severe to take a chance. Call Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law at 410-280-0530 or contact us online to set up your free consultation now.

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