{"id":477,"date":"2022-06-23T09:30:20","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T16:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=477"},"modified":"2023-05-18T11:45:26","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T18:45:26","slug":"3-myths-surrounding-maryland-dui-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/3-myths-surrounding-maryland-dui-law\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Myths Surrounding Maryland DUI Law"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There are many myths and urban legends surrounding DUI\nconvictions. With over\none million DUI arrests made per year<\/a>, some misinformation is bound to be\nspread over time. In the aftermath of an arrest, it\u2019s critical to differentiate\nbetween these myths and the truth in the interest of securing the best possible\noutcome for your case. As such, let\u2019s observe the most common misconceptions\nsurrounding Maryland DUI law. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

There is Nothing a Lawyer Can do to Help if You are Charged with DUI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is true that there are sometimes open and shut cases\nwhere an overwhelming amount of evidence stacks up against a driver and leads\nto a DUI conviction. However, this is seldom the case. More often than not,\narguments can be made in the driver\u2019s favor that will either reduce the\nconsequences of DUI or eliminate them altogether. This highlights the\nfundamental importance of hiring an attorney experienced in Maryland DUI law.\nWhether the officers lacked probable cause, attained evidence incorrectly, or\nmade an improper stop, we will leave no stone unturned to negotiate a fair\noutcome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Should Always Refuse a Breathalyzer Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t consent to a breathalyzer test, law enforcement\nwill have no way to prove you are intoxicated, right? Wrong. Officers can rely\non erratic driving and physical symptoms alone for a DUI arrest. Considering a\nbreathalyzer test can lead to an arrest and a 120-day license suspension, it is\ngenerally in a driver\u2019s best interest to comply with the test when requested. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A DUI is Just a Hefty Traffic Charge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To put you at ease after a DUI arrest, others may simply\nconsole you with the knowledge that a DUI conviction is just a hefty traffic\ncharge. This is simply not the case. At maximum, a DUI conviction could lead to\nthe following consequences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n