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When A Weekend Of Fun Threatens Your Future

A vacation to Ocean City is a fun, relaxing way to spend time with family and friends. The area sees many tourists flocking to the beaches over the summer, the perfect place to celebrate, drink with friends and relax. Your time in Ocean City may be going perfectly, all until you see red and blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror.

Thousands of people, both visitors and permanent residents, are arrested in Ocean City for driving under the influence or while intoxicated every year. You need an experienced, fierce DUI and DWI defense attorney like Ryan Bodley, one who knows the local system and how to work within it to protect your future.

Fighting For Your Freedom And Your License

Judges and prosecutors in Ocean City are tough on drunk drivers. They often seek harsh punishments such as incarceration or hefty fines, even for a first-time offense.

The penalties and consequences of a DUI conviction depend on the circumstances of your case and your criminal history. In Maryland, a first DUI offense can lead to one-year incarceration and a fine. Second and third offenses may result in two- or three-years imprisonment and a more significant fine. The penalties are even harsher if a minor was in your car when the offense occurred.

Criminal penalties are one obstacle, but other consequences can impact your future and how you live your life today. A DUI or DWI arrest or conviction automatically triggers specific administrative penalties that affect your driving privileges, increasing insurance costs and adding points to your driving record.

Your license may be immediately suspended when arrested for a DUI or DWI. You have 10 days to request an MVA hearing to contest the suspension. You may also face a separate license suspension as part of your criminal sentence, depending on the circumstances of your case. Seeking the help of an experienced DWI and DUI defense attorney is essential in protecting your rights and ability to drive. If you are visiting Ocean City from out of town, it is even more critical to work with an attorney who understands the local landscape and how the prosecution functions and presents cases.

Don’t Risk The Rest Of Your Life

Arrests and charges for DUIs and DWIs have long-lasting impacts on your life. From criminal punishments to the loss of your license, you don’t want to take chances with such a serious charge. Work with an attorney who knows how to defend against these charges. Contact Bodley Defense today to schedule a free consultation at 410-885-1638 or using the online form.