ANNE ARUNDEL, CALVERT, CHARLES, ST. MARY’S & PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTIES.
DUI & Traffic Violations Defense | Haskell & Dyer
One Traffic Stop Should Not Cost You Your License, Your Job, or Your Future
A DUI or DWI charge in Maryland moves fast, and the clock starts the night you are pulled over. The right defense, started early, can change everything. Talk to us before you talk to anyone else.
Read This First
You may have only 10 days to save your license.
In Maryland, after a DUI stop you generally have a short window, often just 10 days, to request a hearing with the MVA before an automatic license suspension kicks in. Miss it and you can lose your license before your court date ever arrives. Call us today so we can act inside that window.
Know the Difference
DUI vs. DWI in Maryland
Maryland charges two separate alcohol-related driving offenses. They are not the same, and the difference matters for your defense.
The More Serious Charge
DUI: Driving Under the Influence
Generally charged at a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher. This is the more serious of the two, with longer possible jail time, higher fines, and more points against your license.
Still Serious
DWI: Driving While Impaired
Generally charged at a lower level, around .07, when alcohol has impaired your driving. The penalties are lighter than a DUI, but a conviction still puts your license, record, and insurance at risk.
What's Actually at Stake
A Conviction Reaches Far Past the Courtroom
A DUI or DWI is not just a fine. It follows you into your job, your insurance, and your daily life.
License
Suspension or revocation that can strand you from work and family
Jail
Even a first offense can carry the possibility of jail time
Record
A conviction that shows up on background checks for years
Insurance
Premiums that can climb for a long time after one charge
What We Do
How We Fight a DUI Charge
A charge is not a conviction. We look at every part of the stop, the testing, and the arrest for the weak points that protect you.
We question the stop
The officer needed a real reason to pull you over. If the stop was not lawful, what came after it may not hold up.
We challenge the testing
Breath and field sobriety tests are not perfect. Bad calibration, poor conditions, and improper procedure all give us room to push back.
We protect your license at the MVA
The license case and the criminal case are separate. We move fast on the MVA hearing so you keep driving while we fight the charge.
We push for the best outcome
Dismissal, reduction, probation before judgment, or trial. We tell you honestly where you stand and fight for the result that protects your future.
Why People Trust Us With a DUI Charge
A DUI case in Maryland is won in the details, and in moving fast. That is what we do.
We Move Inside the Deadline
We act on the MVA window right away, so you do not lose your license by default before the case is even heard.
We Know These Courts
We practice in the local courts across Southern Maryland and know how DUI cases move here.
We Give You Straight Answers
No false promises. You get an honest read on your options and what each one really means.
We Answer After Hours
Most DUI arrests happen at night. Our 24/7 line is open when you need us most.
Beyond DUI
Traffic Violations We Defend
A serious traffic charge can stack points, raise your insurance, and even threaten your license on its own. We handle the full range.
Reckless & aggressive driving
Driving on a suspended or revoked license
Driving without a license
Speeding & racing
Hit and run / leaving the scene
Driving without insurance
CDL & commercial driver charges
Accumulated points & license hearings
Common Questions
DUI & DWI, Answered
Should I just plead guilty to get it over with?
Almost never without talking to a lawyer first. A guilty plea is permanent, and many DUI cases have real defenses you cannot see on your own. A free consultation costs you nothing and can change the entire outcome.
I failed the breath test. Is my case hopeless?
No. Breath results can be challenged on calibration, maintenance, timing, and how the test was given. A high reading is a starting point for the defense, not the end of it.
What is the 10-day MVA deadline?
After a DUI stop in Maryland, you generally have a short window, often 10 days, to request an administrative hearing before your license is automatically suspended. This is separate from your criminal case, and missing it can cost you your license on its own. Call us right away so we can act in time.
Will I lose my license right away?
Not automatically, if you act fast. Requesting the MVA hearing in time can let you keep driving while the case is pending, sometimes with restrictions or an interlock option. The key is moving quickly.
What is probation before judgment?
In some cases, Maryland allows a result called probation before judgment that can keep a conviction off your record if conditions are met. Whether it is available depends on your situation. We will tell you honestly if it is in reach.
Charged With a DUI or DWI? Every Hour Counts.
The sooner we start, the more we can do, especially with the MVA clock running. Tell us what happened and get an honest read on your options. The first conversation is free.
Arrested tonight? Call our 24/7 line: 240-687-0179
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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