The Law Offices of Haskell & Dyer, LLCDUI & Traffic Violations Attorney in Bowie, MD

Pulled over for DUI or a traffic charge in Bowie, MD?

Bowie is the biggest city in Prince George’s County, spread between Route 50, Route 301, and Annapolis Road (Route 450), with Bowie Town Center, Bowie State University, and miles of busy commuter road in between. Traffic stops here are common, and a single stop can turn into a charge that follows you for years. A drunk driving arrest, a suspended license citation, or a reckless driving ticket near the Route 50 and 301 interchange can put your license, your job, and your insurance at risk.

You do not plan for a traffic charge. When one shows up, you want straight answers and someone who will stand with you. That is what we do at The Law Offices of Haskell & Dyer, LLC.

Most Bowie cases are heard at the District Court for Prince George’s County in Upper Marlboro, with serious charges and jury trials going to the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, also in Upper Marlboro.

Drunk and Drugged Driving Charges We Defend

Maryland splits impaired driving into more than one charge, and the difference matters for your penalties and your license:

DUI (driving under the influence). The more serious charge, tied to a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher or clear impairment behind the wheel.

DWI (driving while impaired). A separate charge for impairment by a smaller amount of alcohol, with its own points and penalties.

High BAC and aggravated DUI. A reading of 0.15 or higher brings stiffer penalties and a longer license suspension.

Drugged driving (DUID). Impairment by marijuana, prescription medication, or other drugs, often charged after a roadside evaluation.

Underage and zero tolerance. Drivers under 21 face suspension for a BAC as low as 0.02, a real concern near Bowie State University.

Commercial driver (CDL) DUI. A 0.04 reading can end a commercial driving career, so these cases need fast, focused work.

Test refusal and the implied consent rule. Refusing a breath or blood test triggers its own MVA suspension on top of the criminal case.

Traffic Violations We Handle

A traffic ticket is not just a fine. Points pile up, your insurance climbs, and some charges carry jail time. We defend the full range:

Reckless and negligent driving. Often charged after a crash or a high-speed stop on Route 50 or Route 301.

Aggressive driving and street racing. Serious moving violations that can stack multiple points at once.

Speeding and excessive speed. From work-zone tickets to speeds high enough to risk a hearing.

Driving on a suspended or revoked license. A jailable charge that often follows an earlier ticket or DUI.

Driving without a license or without insurance. Charges that can snowball into bigger problems if ignored.

Hit and run and leaving the scene. Criminal charges that need a defense from day one.

Red light, stop sign, and failure to yield. Common citations that still add points and raise your rates.

Distracted and texting while driving. Maryland enforces these hard along the Bowie commuter routes.

Fleeing or eluding and failure to stop. Charges that can turn a traffic stop into a criminal case.

Your License and the 10 Day MVA Deadline

A DUI arrest starts two separate clocks: the criminal case in court and an administrative case with the Motor Vehicle Administration. You usually have only 10 days to request an MVA hearing, or your license is suspended automatically. We file in time, fight the suspension, and look at whether an ignition interlock option keeps you driving to work.

How We Defend Bowie Drivers

We read the stop, the field sobriety tests, the breath or blood result, and the officer’s report for the weak points. We check whether the stop was legal, whether the testing followed the rules, and whether your rights were honored. From a first DUI to a repeat charge or a license problem, we work toward the best result we can get: a dismissal, a reduction, probation before judgment, or an acquittal at trial.

Talk to a Bowie DUI Lawyer Today

Call us at 301-627-5844, or use our 24/7 line at 240-687-0179. You can also reach us through our contact page. The first consultation is free, and we will give you a straight read on your options.

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Common Questions

Do you handle DUI and traffic cases for drivers in Bowie, MD?

Yes. We defend drivers across Bowie and the Route 50, Route 301, and Annapolis Road corridors on DUI, DWI, and every kind of traffic charge. The first consultation is free, and you can reach us any time at 240-687-0179.

Where will my Bowie DUI or traffic case be heard?

Most Bowie traffic and DUI cases go to the District Court for Prince George’s County in Upper Marlboro. Serious or jury-demand cases move to the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, also in Upper Marlboro. We appear in both.

I was charged with DUI on Route 50 near Bowie. How fast do I need to act?

Fast. After a DUI stop you usually have only 10 days to request an MVA hearing or your license can be suspended. Call us right away so we can protect your license and start on your defense before the deadline passes.

What is the difference between DUI and DWI in Maryland?

Maryland treats DUI as the more serious charge, tied to a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or higher or clear impairment. DWI covers driving while impaired by a smaller amount of alcohol. Both carry points, fines, and possible jail, and we defend against each.