{"id":645,"date":"2023-07-20T14:06:05","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T21:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=645"},"modified":"2023-07-27T14:08:42","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T21:08:42","slug":"dui-vs-dwi-how-are-they-different","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/dui-vs-dwi-how-are-they-different\/","title":{"rendered":"DUI vs DWI: How Are They Different?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Despite the two terms referring to different things, many people use DUI and DWI interchangeably. In the state of Maryland, the two offenses have a lot in common. Both DWI and DUI are very serious charges. If convicted, it could have a permanent impact on your life, both personally and professionally. Working with the right lawyer from the beginning is essential. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is a DWI?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

DWI stands for Driving While Impaired. In the state of\nMaryland, DWI is considered to be less serious than a DUI. You can be charged\nwith a DWI when you have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.07-0.08%. This\namount is below the legal limit, but you can be charged with a DWI for showing\nother signs of impairment, like driving poorly or failing a field sobriety\ntest. Because you are not over the legal limit but are still impaired, this\ncharge exists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Punishments for a DWI Conviction?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While a DWI is less serious than a DUI, you will still have\nserious consequences for your conviction. Depending on the outcome of your\ncase, you could face up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine if this is your\nfirst time being charged with a DWI. If you have future offenses, that will be\nweighed when determining your punishment. You will also receive an eight-point\npenalty on your driver\u2019s license, which could lead to a license suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a DUI?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence, and it is more\nserious than a DWI. You can be charged with a DUI when you have a blood alcohol\npercentage of .08% or above and or operating a vehicle. .08 is Maryland\u2019s legal\nlimit for alcohol intoxication, and going over that limit can completely change\nyour life due to the consequences that will be levied against you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Punishments for a DUI Conviction?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you re found guilty of a DWI and convicted, you can face\nup to a year in jail and fines of up to $1,000. The penalties are even more\nsevere for future convictions, as those who receive a second DUI may be charged\nup to $2,000 and need to spend up to two years in jail. Because the Motor Vehicle\nAdministration will also charge you with a 12-point penalty, you will likely\nlose your driving privileges for a set period of time. This can present many\nchallenges for the average person, as you often need a vehicle and license to\nwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Need Representation for Your DUI or DWI Case from The Law Office of\nElizabeth Anu Lawrence <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are worried about the outcome of your DUI or DWI case,\nchoose an experienced firm like the Law Office of Elizabeth Anu Lawrence to\ngive you the help you need.  Please give\nus a call at 443.352.3201. Skype and telephone consultation are both available\nto clients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A DWI or DUI charge can lead to permanent, serious consequences for your life and career. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,5],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/645"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=645"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/645\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":647,"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/645\/revisions\/647"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=645"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=645"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=645"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}