If you are stopped for suspicion of DUI, you will be asked to submit to a BAC test. This test will determine whether your conviction will be a DWI or a DUI. You can refuse to take the test, but the refusal will be considered an admission of guilt in your court case.
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If you are arrested for your first drunk driving offense, the consequences you face will depend on whether you are charged with DUI or DWI. For DUI convictions, you will face the following:
-Jail time up to 1 year
-Fines of up to $1,000
-Possible probation to lessen jail time
-Addition of 12 points to license
-Possible ignition interlock device
-Possible alcohol education requirement
-Jail time up to 2 months
-Fees up to $500
-Additional 8 points on license
-Subsequent offenses carry stricter penalties.
-License Suspensions for Maryland DUI
Besides your court case, you will also face an administrative hearing with the Motor Vehicle Administration as a result of your Maryland DUI arrest. This hearing will determine the length of your license suspension. Typical license suspensions are as follows: First offenders: 90 days Third offenders: 3 years These penalties can be increased if there are extenuating circumstances in your case. For instance, if you refuse to take a BAC test with your first Maryland DUI arrest, you will instantly face a 120-day license suspension. If you are convicted of a DWI for the first time, you will only face a 45-day suspension. Subsequent DWI offenses will cost you your license for 90 days. Insurance Consequences When you are done serving your license suspension time, you will have to prove that you have liability insurance coverage before you can start driving again. However, you may find that this is extremely difficult. Depending on your insurance provider's policies, you may lose your coverage for your DUI conviction. If your insurance provider does not drop your policy, you will find your rates increased. If you are dropped, you will have to find a new provider before you will be given your license back.