12.10.07

Maryland Underage DWI & DUI

In Maryland if you are convicted for drinking and driving as a minor the consequences can be harsh. Maryland has recently passed a law that if someone is underage and convicted for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they will lose their license for one year. This includes all individuals under the age of 21. If you are convicted for a DWI or DUI a second time, the fine doubles.

Do to the increase in minors drinking and driving, the state of Maryland decided to hand down stiffer penalties to deter underage drinking. One reason why Maryland decided to pass this law is to keep our streets and highways safer. According to statistics, in 2005 there were more than 16,000 alcohol related accident and 39% of those accidents where fatal, just in the United States alone. During the same year, 235 people died in Maryland due to an alcoholic related accident.

A DWI or DUI in Maryland is a very serious charge and losing your license could be the least of your problems. In Maryland, if you are found guilty of a DWI you could be facing charges that result in hefty fines and even jail time.

Driving while impaired or driving while intoxicated are the two terms commonly referred to a DWI. As Maryland DWI defense attorneys we find that the majority of our criminal cases are alcohol related crimes. While our approach for defending juvenile related cases involving alcohol may be little different, the penalties are still severe. Our Maryland DWI lawyers understand that as parents we advise our children not to drink and certainly not drink and drive, yet these incidents still occur. It is not uncommon for a minor to use poor judgment mainly because he or she is unaware of the consequences of such charges. Because a child decides to drink and drive doesn't necessarily make them a bad kid.

As experienced Maryland DWI lawyers that take cases involving underage drinking, our main goal is protecting the rights of our clients, no matter what the age. When handling charges against minors, it is important that your criminal defense lawyer handles the case with conviction. You will want a lawyer that will handle your child's case with the utmost care. We are aggressive and tenacious in the courtroom and we use all our resources to get you the best possible result. Our lawyers prepare complex defense strategies that often times result in a dismissals or less charges. If it's in the best interest of our clients we will also negotiate with the prosecution in order to keep our clients from paying hefty fines and serving jail sentences.

If you or a love one has been charged with underage drinking and driving, don't settle for just any other attorney, contact our experienced Maryland DWI lawyers today for a free consultation.

Phone: 410.620.0443
Email: lawguy4@yahoo.com

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Our Attorneys are taking Maryland DWI cases throughout MD. This are a list of counties in which we represent: Allegany County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Calvert County, Caroline County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Charles County, Dorchester County, Frederick County, Garrett County, Harford County, Howard County, Kent County, Montgomery County, Prince Georges County, PG County, Queen Annes County, Saint Marys County, Somerset County, Talbot County, Washington County, Wicomico County and Worcester County.