A DUI attorney assists clients in navigating DUI/DWI law. DUI defense attorneys from Cochran, Cochran and Chhabra offer legal representation to clients and advice regarding DUI law in Annapolis, MD. Being pulled over and charged with DUI is a terrifying experience. In most cases, the police aren't interested in telling you all your rights. For example, there is no requirement for the officer to tell you that you have the right to refuse field sobriety testing and the preliminary breathalyzer test.
There are many reasons to refuse this testing. Field sobriety testing is subjective and factors such as fear, the flashing lights, being tired and the movement of other vehicles on the road frequently cause people to be off balance. Breath or blood alcohol level of .08 or higher is legally defined in Maryland as driving under the influence. A level of .07 is defined as driving while impaired, and DWI law applies.
Under some circumstances, refusing to submit to a test for alcohol or drugs can result in being incarcerated for 60 days and a $500 fine. If you are convicted of DUI, you face the assessment of points, suspension or revocation of driving privileges. Your DUI attorney is trained and certified in conducting field sobriety tests and DUI detection and can properly advise you about submitting to tests for field sobriety and alcohol and drug concentration tests.
Our DUI defense attorneys offer legal advice and representation for other alcohol and drug related offenses. Your DWI attorney can assist with charges related to life threatening injury or homicide by motor vehicle and boating under the influence. The best course of action is to refuse to submit to testing, answer questions or make admissions without consulting first with a DUI attorney.
