Maryland DUI Laws

Like all other states in America, the BAC legal limit in Maryland for individuals over 21 is .08%.  Maryland does have a zero-tolerance law meaning anyone under the age of 21 will be charged with DUI for a BAC greater than .00%.  The commercial BAC limit in Maryland is .04%.  Anyone found to have a BAC higher than these limits will be charged with DUI in the state of Maryland.

If you’ve been arrested for DUI / DWI in Maryland, the first thing you should do is talk with an experienced Maryland DUI lawyer!  Maryland DUI laws are complex and an experienced Maryland DUI lawyer will be able to negotiate the best possible outcome.  Call 1.855.700.0754 for a FREE Maryland DUI consultation with a local DUI lawyer.

Unlike some other states, Maryland does not have a aggravated DUI charge.

Maryland DUI laws include “implied consent”, which means you are required to submit to field sobriety tests or chemical testing, or you will face serious consequences.  On the 1st refusal you will face 120 day license suspension, a 2nd refusal is a 1 month license suspension and the 3rd refusal will result in a  year license suspension and possible fine.

Unlike some other states, Maryland DUI laws do allow confiscation of vehicles.

Yes, license suspension or revocation will occur if you are convicted of DUI / DUII in Maryland.  The duration of a suspension varies by the type of DUI offense in Maryland.

Yes, Maryland DUI laws require the use of ignition interlock devices upon a DUI conviction.

A first time DUI conviction in Maryland can cost  between $8,000 – $11,000.

Yes, definitely.  If you are convicted of DUI / DUII in Maryland, your insurance could increase by $3,600 to $6,000.