Clarksville, MD DUI Defense Lawyers

Experienced Lawyers Creating Personalized DUI Defense Strategies in Clarksville, Maryland

No part of being arrested for DUI is pleasant. First, there is the shock of being arrested, which can hit especially hard if you have never been in trouble with the law before. Even spending one night in jail can be deeply upsetting. Then, there is the automatic driver's license suspension that will go into effect if you do not request an MVA hearing quickly after your arrest. Even after a successful MVA hearing, you may have limited driving privileges that heavily restrict where you can go. You then must worry about the potential consequences of a DUI conviction in Maryland.

In serious cases, you could be sent to jail for up to a year for a first DUI or two or more years for a repeat DUI. The fines, fees, and other costs associated with DUI charges can be steep, especially if you may lose your job as a result. Aside from the legal and financial consequences, you may also have to deal with collateral consequences, such as difficulty finding work or social stigma.

Law Offices of Marc A. Ominsky, LLC can help by preparing the strongest defense possible in your case. Our Clarksville, MD attorneys have more than 50 years of combined legal experience helping people who have been charged with DUI or other traffic violations. We will do all we can to minimize the impact that a DUI arrest will have on your life going forward. From fighting to keep your driving privileges to identifying the defenses that are likely to work best for you, we will strategically manage every aspect of your case. Our hands-on DUI lawyers are here to help you in real time when you reach out to us. We offer military discounts.

Keeping Your Driving Privileges After a DUI Arrest

In our heavily car-dependent society, losing your driving privileges completely could be extremely costly. Relying on friends and family members to give you rides or using public transportation to get to work each day may not be a feasible long-term solution. Fortunately, there are steps a qualified attorney can help you take that may help you keep your license or retain limited driving privileges.

You can request an MVA hearing to contest the automatic suspension. This is an informal, administrative hearing where your attorney will have a chance to argue that you can safely keep driving despite your DUI arrest.

A common outcome is restricted driving privileges. With a restricted license, you will be allowed to drive for certain necessary reasons, like going to work and medical appointments. You may be required to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle, restricting you from driving after consuming any amount of alcohol.

The DUI Defense That Is Right for You

Our attorneys will analyze the facts of your case to identify possible defenses. You may have a defense that can only be discovered by a careful review of the police report. For example, there may have been a problem with your breath test results due to something as seemingly minor as the presence of a radio in the room. Or, your poor performance during field sobriety testing could be adequately explained by a medical condition.

If this is your first DUI charge, you may have the opportunity to accept probation before judgment. Probation before judgment would mean that you have to complete a period of court supervision and possibly substance abuse treatment, but you can avoid a DUI conviction if you successfully complete the program. Plea bargaining for reduced charges may also be an option.

Contact Our Clarksville, Maryland DUI Attorneys

Law Offices of Marc A. Ominsky, LLC is highly experienced in DUI defense. Our knowledgeable Clarksville, MD DUI lawyers will do all we can to help minimize the impact of your charges. Contact us at 443-539-8712 for a free consultation.