DUI/DWI and Motor Vehicle Offenses

Protecting Your Maryland Driver's License

If you are concerned over losing your license following a traffic stop, contact the Law Offices of James N. Papirmeister, Esq., located in Suitland and Silver Spring, Maryland. Our firm represents people charged with DUI/DWI and/or other motor vehicle offenses.

With over 21 years of experience, attorney James Papirmeister, provides clients with drunk driving defense, and protects their driving privileges. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.

Maryland DUI/DWI

Under Maryland law, you may be charged with either of the following:

• Driving Under the Influence or Driving While Intoxicated (DUI or DWI): A more severe criminal charge that could result in up to three years in jail for subsequent offenders and a suspension or revocation of your driving privileges
• Driving While Impaired: A lesser offense that may still result in a revoked or suspended driver's license, jail time, heavy fine, inpatient treatment and extensive probation

A DUI/DWI arrest involves both criminal and civil consequences. The criminal consequences you face depend upon your prior record, the seriousness of the offense, and your blood alcohol content (BAC). Conversely, the civil consequences you face involve an administrative hearing before the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) which will determine the fate of your driving privileges. Our DUI lawyer, James Papirmeister, will represent you in both the criminal and civil hearings.

Motor Vehicle Offenses

Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration operates under a point system, meaning that each ticket may result in adding points against your driving privileges. After the accumulation of so many points, the MVA will suspend or revoke your driving privileges. Our firm defends people against moving violations that may lead to the suspension or revocation of their driving privileges, including:

• Hit and Run/Reckless Driving
• Driving without Insurance
• Driving with a Suspended License
• Driving with Revoked License
• Fleeing and Eluding Police Officers

Protect your driver's license and personal freedom when facing DWI/DUI charges and/or another motor vehicle offense. Contact the Law Offices of James N. Papirmeister, Esq., to schedule a free initial consultation. We defend people throughout Montgomery County, La Plata, Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Germantown. Please call 301-589-2100 during regular hours or 301-367-6500 after hours.