What should I do if I have been drinking, and I am pulled over by the police in Maryland?

A: If you are pulled over by the police for a Maryland DWI or DUI, you are not required by law to do anything except present the officer with your license, registration and insurance information. If you are arrested or your driver's license is suspended or revoked, speak with a Glen Burnie, Maryland DUI defense law firm and speak with an attorney immediately about your options going forward.

If you are pulled over, you are not required to make any statements to the police, you are not obligated to take any tests, and you do not have to give them permission to search your vehicle. You can instruct the officers to proceed with their investigation, but you do not have to answer any questions.

Keep in mind that if you are arrested under suspicion of a Maryland DWI or DUI and you refuse to submit to a breath or blood test, the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) will impose strict consequences that include you losing your privilege to drive.

The State may use your speech, driving behavior, the condition of your clothing, and other observations as evidence that you were under the influence when you were driving. In many cases, it's most advisable to stay quiet and let the officers conduct their investigation. 

If you have been arrested or charged with a Maryland DUI or DWI, contact a Glen Burnie, Maryland DUI defense law firm that will defend your constitutional right to a fair trial and fight to get you the lowest possible sentencing and fines so that you can move on with your life.

Contact a Glen Burnie, Maryland DUI Defense Law Firm

When you don't take action to protect your rights after a DUI or DWI arrest or charge, you can lose them. The Maryland DWI and DUI defense team from Jimeno and Gray's Glen Burnie, Maryland defense law firm includes former Assistant State's Attorneys who thoroughly understand and can harness the inner workings of the Maryland criminal justice system. To best protect your rights in the face of a serious criminal charge, contact us today for a consultation - 1-888-903-5514.