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DUI & Traffic Defense in Calvert, St. Mary's & Prince George's Counties
A DUI Is Two Cases at Once, and the Clock Is Already Running
A drunk driving arrest puts your freedom and your license on two separate tracks: a criminal case in court and an MVA case that can suspend your license before you ever see a judge. We fight both, and we start the moment you call.
The Traffic Stop Is Where the Defense Begins
Every DUI starts with a stop, a roadside test, and a breath or blood reading. Each one has rules. Did the officer have a real reason to pull you over? Were the field sobriety tests given correctly? Was the breath machine properly calibrated? When the answer is no, the evidence against you can be challenged or thrown out.
We examine the whole chain, from the moment the lights came on to the number the state wants to use against you. And because your license is on the line separately, we move fast on the MVA side too, so a missed deadline does not cost you the right to drive.
Talk to a DUI LawyerWhat We Look At First
- Whether the traffic stop was lawful
- How the field sobriety tests were given
- Whether the breath machine was calibrated
- How the blood draw was handled and tested
- Your MVA hearing deadline and your license
Charges We Defend
From a First DUI to a Career Threatening Ticket
Maryland treats many traffic matters as crimes, not just tickets. Here is what we handle.
DUI & DWI
Driving under the influence and while impaired carry jail, fines, points, and license loss, even on a first offense. We challenge the stop, the tests, and the readings to protect your record and your license.
DUI & DWI defense →License Suspension & the MVA
The MVA case runs on its own clock and can suspend your license fast. We request the hearing, fight the suspension, and work to get you a restricted license so you can keep driving to work.
MVA & license defense →Reckless & Aggressive Driving
These are criminal charges in Maryland, not simple tickets, and they carry points and a record. We work to reduce them to a lesser offense or beat them outright.
Reckless driving defense →Driving on a Suspended License
Driving while suspended or revoked is a must-appear charge that can mean jail. We often resolve these by sorting out the suspension and avoiding the conviction.
Suspended license defense →CDL & Commercial Drivers
For a commercial driver, even an off-duty charge can end a career. The rules are stricter and the stakes are higher, so we treat these as the emergencies they are.
CDL defense →Serious & Repeat Offenses
Fleeing and eluding, DUI with a minor in the car, injury cases, and repeat offenses all bring enhanced penalties. These need an aggressive defense from day one.
Serious & repeat defense →
Local Defense
DUI & Traffic Defense in Your County
Local courts, prosecutors, and roads matter. See our full guide for your county, or find your specific town.
St. Mary's County
What St. Mary's drivers face after a DUI or serious traffic charge, from Patuxent to Point Lookout, and how we defend it in the Leonardtown court.
St. Mary's DUI defense →Prince George's County
From the Capital Beltway to the Hyattsville bench. A full guide to DUI and traffic defense in the Prince George's County courts.
Prince George's DUI defense →Find Your Town
We defend DUI and traffic cases in towns across Calvert, St. Mary's, and Prince George's counties. Find your local page for details near you.
Browse town pages →How We Defend a DUI
A DUI looks airtight until you test it. We challenge every link the state is counting on.
The Stop
Police need a lawful reason to pull you over. If the stop was bad, everything that followed can be challenged.
The Field Tests
Roadside tests are easy to fail sober. Bad instructions, uneven ground, or a medical issue can all skew the results.
The Breath or Blood
Machines need calibration and blood draws need proper handling. We question whether the number is even reliable.
Your License
We handle the MVA hearing alongside the criminal case and fight to keep you driving to work and family.
What to Expect
From First Call to Resolution
1
Free Case Review
Tell us about the stop and the arrest. We give you an honest read on the charge, your license, and your options, at no cost.
2
We Protect Your License
We move fast on the MVA hearing deadline so an automatic suspension does not take your license before the case is heard.
3
We Attack the Case
We review the stop, the tests, and the readings, file motions where the evidence is weak, and prepare as if for trial.
4
We Fight for the Outcome
Dismissal, reduction, acquittal, or probation before judgment that keeps a conviction off your record. We push for the best the facts allow.
Common Questions
Answers Before You Call
How long do I have to save my license after a DUI?
Not long. In Maryland you have a short window after a DUI arrest to request an MVA hearing before an automatic suspension takes effect. The exact timing is tight, so the safest move is to call a lawyer immediately rather than wait for your court date.
Should I have refused the breath test?
It is a tradeoff. Refusing means there is no breath number for the state to use, but it also triggers a longer license suspension on its own. Whether refusal helps or hurts depends on the facts, and we fight both the refusal suspension and the criminal charge.
Can a first DUI really lead to jail?
It can. Even a first offense carries the possibility of jail, fines, points, and license loss in Maryland. The reality is usually less severe with a strong defense, and outcomes like probation before judgment can keep a conviction off your record. We push hard for those.
Can I still drive to work while my case is pending?
Often, yes. We can request a restricted license or an ignition interlock option that lets you keep driving to work, school, and treatment. Acting quickly on the MVA side is what makes this possible, which is why early calls matter.
Is reckless driving really a crime, not just a ticket?
Yes. In Maryland, reckless and aggressive driving are criminal charges that carry points and can leave a record, not simple payable tickets. We work to reduce or beat them so they do not follow you or spike your insurance.
I drive for a living. What does a charge mean for my CDL?
Commercial drivers face a lower legal limit and harsher consequences, and even an off-duty conviction can threaten your CDL and your livelihood. We treat these cases with the urgency they deserve and fight to protect your license and your job.
The Clock on Your License Is Already Ticking
A DUI moves on two tracks at once, and waiting only costs you options. Tell us what happened and get an honest read on your defense and your license. The first conversation is free.
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The Law Offices of Haskell & Dyer, LLC Practicing Law in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, and Prince George’s Counties.
The Law Offices of Haskell & Dyer, LLC Practicing Law in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, and Prince George’s Counties.
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