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• Phillip A Guzman: Drunk Driving (cited as Driving Under the Influence, or Driving While Impaired) is by far the most commonly encountered offense in the courts today. In 2002, it is estimated that nearly 17,500 people were killed in automobile collisions involving alcohol. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), this fact represents 41 percent of the 42,815 people killed in all traffic accidents and crashes. In 2002, an estimated 17,419 people died in alcoholrelated traffic crashes an average of one every 30 minutes. These deaths constitute 41 percent of the 42,815 total traffic fatalities.
• Dan Wright: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
• Gary Gerstenfield: You've been charged with drunk driving. The DWI / DUI laws in Maryland are very serious. You stand to lose a lot. You may pay fines, lose your driver's license, attend DUI driver education classes, be put on probation, have your car insurance rates go up - even spend time in jail. Consequences can be severe. Now is the time to get a lawyer. The sooner you contact an experienced DWI / DUI defense attorney, the better your rights can be protected. Whether you've just been pulled over by the police, or have actually been charged with an offense, your lawyer can advise you on your best course of action. DWI / DUI charges can be complex. Both criminal and civil actions may be taken against you. Both the Maryland courts and the MVA will be involved. Your lawyer can help you keep or regain your driver's license, and minimize the criminal penalties or avoid conviction altogether.
• Kirchman Law: Driving under the influence of alcohol, or driving while intoxicated, is considered a very serious offense in most jurisdictions.  However, knowledgeable legal counsel can help you avoid hefty fines, license suspensions, or large insurance increases.
• Arroyo & Associates: In Maryland, the most commonly charged criminal offenses are those that involve the act of driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or driving while impaired by alcohol. A charge of driving while under the influence (better known as DUI) can be proven against an accused by demonstrating to the Court that a test result of .08 or more was obtained through an authorized chemical test or by evidence showing that the driver's normal coordination has been substantially impaired as a result of the consumption of alcohol. The maximum penalties allowed under Maryland statutes are 1 year and $1000 for a first offense, 2 years and $2000 for a second offense, and 3 years and $3000 for a third offense. DUI also carries 12 points with the MVA and at a hearing before the MVA, the driver's license may be revoked.
• Matt Lavine In Maryland, it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol or both. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) refers to a higher level of alcohol in the driver's system than driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). If charged with these offenses, you are likely facing two separate sets of penalties.
• Richmond Davis: Drunk driving is a criminal charge. Conviction of driving while intoxicated in the State of Maryland can result in a sentence of four years in jail and a $4,000 fine. 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.
• Marks & Katz: Surprise is a common response my clients have to their first arrest for driving while intoxicated. Sometimes the surprise is because the person is simply not guilty. Often, however, the person did drink over the legal limit, but just did not realize that it does not take much alcohol to make a person culpable of driving while intoxicated.
• Thomas Mooney: The consequences of a DWI/DUI charge are not resolved in one proceeding. Rather, the consequences are encountered at several stages of the legal process. In addition, the consequences depend greatly on the individual case.