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D.C. & Maryland Aggravated DUI Laws

dui with auto accident

If you choose to drive drunk sometimes the best you can hope for is that you get pulled over for a misdemeanor DUI. Other times your diminished driving skills, motor skills and delayed response time can result in a car accident. In Maryland and Washington D.C. a drunk driving charge resulting in an automobile accident can be a misdemeanor or a felony. Typically the extent of the injuries will determine how it is viewed legally. If you have been involved in a DWI involving an auto accident in Maryland or Washington D.C. it makes sense for you to retain a Rockville, Maryland Felony DUI Attorney.

Do not hesitate to contact Bethesda Drunk Driving Lawyer Michael Taylor if you have been charged with a DWI or DUI causing an auto accident in DC or MD. His Montgomery County DWI law office can be reached via email here. Mr. Taylor offers consultations to those arrested for DUI in Washington D.C., Anne Arundel County, Frederick County, Montgomery County and Prince George’s County.

DUI Involving A Car Accident Minimum Penalties

There are numerous legal, financial and administrative penalties you will face if convicted of DUI in Maryland and Washington D.C:

Fines and court costs

Mandatory license suspension by court and or Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration

Possible Ignition Interlock Device (IID) implementation

Restitution for property damage

Jail sentence or prison term

If the injuries caused by your drunk driving are serious enough you may be charged with a felony DUI and face a long term jail or prison sentence. If someone was killed in the accident you can be charged with vehicular manslaughter and also be susceptible to a wrongful death lawsuit.

Why Hire A Washington D.C. DUI Attorney

DUI defense in Maryland as well as D.C. can be approached several ways. In an ideal scenario your charges can get dismissed. In other cases you may be able to get your charges downgraded to reckless driving alcohol related. Your previous DUI and criminal history will also dictate what defense approach is taken. Retaining a skilled Bethesda DUI Defense Lawyer will ensure your case is handled effectively and that the best possible outcome is obtained.

Contact A Montgomery County DUI Lawyer

Call Bethesda, MD DWI Defense Lawyer Michael Taylor for a case analysis. You can also email Maryland DUI Crime Lawyer Michael Taylor by clicking here. Let him put his experience and in depth knowledge of Washington D.C. and Maryland DUI Laws to work for you.

(301) 251-2772