Somerset County, Maryland DUI Attorneys

There are two offenses for drunk driving in Maryland; a DUI is charged if the motorist’s blood alcohol content is .08% or higher and a DWI is charged when the BAC is .079% or lower. Maryland is one of a few states to penalize people when they have a BAC below the legal limit for intoxication, so in either situation you are facing criminal charges and you could lose your driver’s license.

You have constitutional rights however, and because of the severity of the penalties for being found guilty of Maryland DUI/DWI, it is important to fight the charges filed against you. Professional legal guidance can make a difference though you should retain the services of a lawyer with DUI experience.

Somerset County Maryland DUI Attorneys Meng & Alpert focus on criminal law, especially DUI defense. They understand the Maryland DUI laws and have excellent courtroom experience. Lead DUI defense attorney Andrew Alpert has defended over 500 Maryland DUI cases. As a former prosecutor, he has a unique understanding of the prosecution’s tactics that can directly benefit you.

Time is very important, so if you want to keep your driver’s license and win your case, contact Princess Anne DUI Lawyers Meng & Alpert immediately. Call (301) 627-1600 or simply fill out the consultation request form to the left. The initial review of your case is free and confidential.

Penalties for Maryland DUI

A motorist charged with first offense drunk driving in Somerset County could face loss of license, fines, jail time, significantly higher auto insurance premiums and points on the driving record. The penalties increase if there has been a previous DUI arrest, and could include mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device. A conviction for driving under the influence would result in a criminal record that could cause employment difficulties, especially if security clearance is required for the job.

Somerset County DUI Attorneys Meng & Alpert will work to keep your arrest record clean. Contact them now to see if they can get your DUI reduced or possibly even dismissed.

About your driver’s license

The state of Maryland will pursue two cases against a motorist arrested for suspicion of DUI. One is the criminal case, resolved in the court system. The other is filed by MVA, seeking suspension of your driver’s license.

You have just 10 days from the date of your arrest to request a hearing with the MVA and petition for a hardship license. If you do not, you will lose all of your driving privileges.

A first time drunk driving offense could result in a 60-day license suspension and a twelve license point deduction for DUI and up to 45 days and an eight point deduction for DWI.

Having legal representation could improve the odds of successfully petitioning the MVA, and Princess Anne Maryland DUI Attorneys Meng & Alpert can help. Contact them for more information, but remember you only have ten days before you lose your license, so act quickly.

About Somerset County DUI Lawyers Meng & Alpert

Meng & Alpert, LLC focuses on Maryland DUI defense and DUI laws, and the law firm has a successful record of defending clients accused of drunk driving. Attorney Andrew D. Alpert has a reputation as a skilled leader in the DUI defense community. As a member of the National College of DUI Defense, he has received advanced training in legal strategies, defense procedures, scientific analysis of evidence and understanding police and prosecution procedures.

Andrew Alpert received an undergraduate degree from Franklin & Marshall College and earned his Juris Doctorate from George Washington University. He is a member of the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney's Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Alpert is a Sustaining Member National College for DUI Defense, is admitted to the bar in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the District of Columbia. He is also admitted to practice law in the US District Court of Maryland and the US District Court for District of Columbia.

The Princess Anne DUI Attorneys at Meng & Alpert own and operate several breath test machines. Andrew Alpert is a Certified Breath Alcohol Technician by the US Department of Transportation. He is also certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the International Association of Chiefs of Police in DUI/DWI Detection and the application of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Mr. Alpert continues to both teach and attend numerous DUI seminars and he has received many awards and recognitions for his work in DUI defense.

The lawyers at Meng & Alpert, LLC know how to mount an aggressive and successful defense against the charge of drinking and driving in Maryland.

If you’ve been arrested for DUI, DWI or another alcohol-related vehicle offense in Maryland, it is very important to act quickly. For a free review of your case, contact the Somerset County Maryland DUI Lawyers at Meng & Alpert as soon as possible by calling (301) 627-1600 or filling out the consultation request form to the left.

Meng & Alpert will fight for your license, your job and your freedom.