Protecting Your Rights Against Maryland DUI Charges
Unlike most criminal charges, drunk driving charges (DUI or DWI) involve two legal processes in Maryland — the administrative process and the criminal process. At the Maryland office of Stephanie A. Shipley, Attorney at Law, L.L.C., we aggressively defend clients in both processes.
With more than a decade of criminal law experience, we will thoroughly investigate your DUI charges and protect your rights. Call 410-822-7660 or contact us online to schedule an appointment to discuss your situation with an experienced lawyer.
A a former Talbot County prosecutor, our lawyer knows how the other side approaches DUI cases. We use this experience and knowledge when preparing your case.
Fighting DUI Charges
Many factors contribute to DUI charges. We will thoroughly examine your situation and help you determine the best course of action. The answers to these questions can be vital in defending you against drunk driving charges:
- Why did the officer decide to pull you over?
- Were the sobriety tests properly administered?
- How were the results of those tests determined?
- Did you have any conversations with the arresting officer?
DUI charges can have serious consequences. You could lose your driver's license, be forced to pay high fines, see your insurance costs skyrocket and even be sentenced to spend time in jail. We will complete a detailed discovery of your case and represent your interests in every part of the defense process.
Administrative Process — If you are arrested for DUI on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, you only have 10 days to request an administrative hearing to keep your driver's license. We will prepare you for the MVA hearing and represent you before the administrative judge. If you failed or refused to take a breath test, it is very important to have an experienced attorney to protect your rights at this hearing.
Criminal Process — After taking care of the administrative portion of the DUI defense process, we aggressively represent you in the criminal court. Depending on the circumstances of your case, we will either aggressively negotiate a plea in your case and will not hesitate to take your case to trial.
Having handled more than 1,000 criminal cases, we are confident in both negotiating plea agreements and taking cases to trial, be it court or jury. We will give you a realistic idea of what could happen in your situation and protect your best interests.
Contact us to schedule an initial consultation at our Easton office. For your convenience, we accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
