Whether you will go to jail for driving drunk in Maryland depends on the charge and your record. A first-offense DUI under Md. Code, Transp. § 21-902 is a misdemeanor carrying up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,200 (raised from $1,000 effective June 1, 2025) — but jail is Read More
FAQ: My Maryland DUI case was dropped, can the MVA still suspend my license?
Yes — in Maryland, the MVA can suspend your license even if your DUI charge is dropped or dismissed. The action against your license runs under Md. Code, Transp. § 16-205.1 and is separate and independent from the criminal case in court. It is triggered by your breath-test result or test refusal at the time Read More
Should I Take The Breathalzyer Test in Maryland?
Maryland’s implied consent law, Md. Code, Transp. § 16-205.1, means that by driving you have already agreed to take a chemical breath or blood test if you are lawfully arrested for DUI. You can still physically refuse — officers cannot force you — but refusal triggers an automatic license suspension of 270 days for a Read More