Towson DUI/DWI Defense Lawyer

Have You Been Charged With DUI or DWI in Towson?

While you might think of a DUI as a minor offense, a conviction can significantly impact your life, resulting in a prison sentence, fine, license suspension, and other penalties.

A knowledgeable and experienced Towson DUI lawyer from Greenberg Law Offices can provide robust legal defense and help you achieve a favorable outcome.

Contact our law offices today to speak with us about your case and to learn more about how our firm can help.

Located at 6 E. Biddle Street in Baltimore, Greenberg Law Offices represents clients facing DUI and DWI charges throughout Baltimore County, including Towson and surrounding communities.

 

Meet Our Criminal Defense Attorneys

 

Some of Our Recent Case Results

• $25 million jury verdict in a jail assault case
• $400,000 settlement in a police assault case

 

What Our Clients Are Saying

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“I just wanted to send you a note to say thank you for the skillful and creative way you handled my case. I found myself facing legal issues which carried the threat of jail time due to issues with my license. I don’t have a criminal background and felt completely overwhelmed and afraid. I was directed to you by another attorney who highly recommended you and even stated that if he were facing issues like the ones facing me, he wouldn’t want to go to court without having you there to represent him. I now completely understand why he felt that way and I share his sentiment. When you have to place your future in the hands of someone else you want to know that person cares and that they will do whatever it takes to fight on your behalf, and from the first time we met until my day in court you consistently made me feel this way. I cannot thank you enough for your skillful representation in a matter that has haunting me for five long years.”

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“Mr. Larry Greenberg was very assertive, confident and professional in his approach and execution in resolving our (my wife and I) case; he was very thorough and level headed in asking/demanding HIS resolution. He was professional in appearance and attitude and projected that to the court, and in my humble opinion, won the case on those merits; it was seen and I believe, admired the way he approached the court when presenting his arguments that led to a positive outcome for us. I have not seen a better attorney to date and highly recommend Mr. Greenberg to anyone who needs a top-notch attorney to argue their case.

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Why Should You Hire a Towson DUI Defense Lawyer?

Without a DUI defense lawyer on your side, you could end up serving a jail sentence and losing your license upon release.

This can severely affect your ability to find and keep a job, making it hard to pay your bills and provide for your family. A conviction can also leave you with a permanent criminal record, impacting your future opportunities.

A skilled DUI criminal defense attorney can mitigate the risks associated with a DUI conviction by defending you against the charges or negotiating a favorable plea agreement with the prosecution.

If you already have a DUI conviction, the attorneys at Greenberg Law Offices may also be able to have the conviction expunged from your record.

 

What Are Maryland’s DUI Laws?

Maryland DUI laws are split into two primary categories: those for driving under the influence and those for driving while impaired.

While similar, these are separate charges, with DWI being the less severe offense compared to DUI. The differences between these charges under the law are as follows:

Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

In Maryland, a person may face a charge of DUI when they drive or attempt to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or an intoxicating substance.

The Maryland DUI limit, or the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) required to be charged with DUI, is 0.08 percent.

Driving While Impaired (DWI)

DWI is a lesser offense that prosecutors can charge individuals with even if they don’t reach the 0.08 percent BAC limit required for a DUI charge.

Typically, DWI charges are filed when an individual’s BAC is between 0.07 and 0.08 percent, but they are visibly impaired. DWI is also sometimes referred to as DWAI (driving while ability impaired).

 

Is a DUI a Felony?

According to Maryland’s sentencing guidelines, DUI is not a felony offense.

It is a misdemeanor with a severity classification between VII and IV, depending on the number of prior offenses and the circumstances of the case.

However, despite being a misdemeanor offense, DUI convictions can lead to severe penalties, including imprisonment for up to a decade in particularly extreme cases.

For this reason, it’s crucial that you work with a seasoned DUI defense lawyer in Towson who can help you beat the charges or negotiate on your behalf to have your charges reduced.

 

What Are the Penalties for a DUI Charge in Towson?

Maryland DUI penalties depend primarily on how many prior DUI convictions an individual has.

However, the penalties can also increase if the DUI caused injury to another person or if a minor was in the vehicle. The base penalties include the following:

First DUI

A first-time offender can face up to $1,200 in fines and up to one year in jail. They will also receive 12 points on their driving record and may lose their license for up to six months.

Second DUI

A second-time offender can face up to $2,400 in fines and up to two years in jail. If the second offense happened within five years of the first, they will have a mandatory minimum sentence of five days in jail. They will also receive 12 points on their driving record and may lose their license for up to one year.

Third DUI

A third-time offender can face up to $5,000 in fines and up to five years in jail. If the offense happened within five years of the prior conviction, the mandatory minimum sentence is 10 days in jail. They will also receive 12 points on their driving record and may lose their license.

Fourth DUI

A fourth or subsequent offense can result in up to $10,000 in fines and up to 10 years in jail. It will also result in 12 points on the offender’s driving record and a likely license suspension.

If you are a first-time offender, you may be eligible for a DUI probation program, such as the Drinking Driver Monitor Program.

Our lawyers can help you petition the court for probation instead of a jail sentence.

 

What Are the DWI Penalties?

DWI penalties in Maryland are similar to the DUI penalties in that they increase based on the individual’s number of prior convictions and other factors, such as if an injury occurred or a minor was in the vehicle.

The base penalties for DWI include the following:

First DWI

A first-time DWI offender may face up to $500 in fines and up to 2 months in jail. They will also receive 8 points on their driving record and may receive a six-month license suspension.

Second DWI

A second-time DWI offender may face up to $500 in fines and up to one year in jail. They will also receive 8 points on their driving record and a license suspension for nine to 12 months.

Third and Fourth DWI

The penalties for third, fourth, and subsequent DWI offenses are the same as for third, fourth, and subsequent DUI offenses, except the number of penalty points applied to the offender’s driving record.

 

What Are Common Defenses Used in Towson DUI Cases?

Our lawyers can tailor a defense to your specific DUI case. Some of the most commonly used defenses against DUI and DWI include the following:

Unlawful Stop

If the Baltimore County Police Department did not have probable cause to pull you over or if it was conducting an unlawful DUI checkpoint, the evidence gathered by officers during the stop may be inadmissible in court.

Chemical Test Inaccuracies

Our lawyers can dispute the accuracy of the breathalyzer or blood test performed if we believe the machine wasn’t calibrated properly.

Field Sobriety Test Disputes

Our lawyers can dispute the conclusions police and prosecutors came to based on the field sobriety test footage. Being unable to complete these tasks does not necessarily mean you were impaired by alcohol or another substance.

Rising Blood Alcohol Concentration

Because BAC levels can rise over time, all breath and blood tests must be taken within two hours of the arrest. If they are not, they may be inadmissible as evidence.

Chain of Custody Disputes

If there are any questions about the chain of custody of the evidence, our lawyers can file a motion to have the evidence suppressed, as it may be tainted.

 

Can a DUI Be Dismissed in Towson?

As for whether a DUI can be dismissed, a judge can drop a DUI charge under certain circumstances. For this to happen, your lawyer must file a motion to dismiss with the court and explain why it should dismiss your case

Some of the most common reasons for DUI dismissals include the following:

• The arresting officer didn’t follow proper procedures
• There was no probable cause for the stop
• The police checkpoint was unlawful
• The prosecutors brought the case after the one-year time limit expired

 

How Much Does a Towson DUI/DWI Lawyer Cost?

Many individuals charged with a DUI wonder, “What is the cost of a DUI?” “Is it worth hiring a lawyer to handle my case?”

While a DUI can result in a $1,000 fine for a first offense, that’s only the beginning.

The other penalties, such as jail time, a license suspension, and additional fees, make the cost of a DUI much higher than just the maximum fine.

The cost of a DUI lawyer in Maryland can range anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000 or more, depending on the circumstances of your case. The more severe the charges are and the more evidence the prosecution has against you, the higher the cost of a DUI lawyer may be.

However, that price is worth it when you consider the long-term penalties of a conviction.