| There is a difference between DUI and DWI if you are | | | | however, it's possible you could participate in an ignition |
| arrested for drunk driving in the State of Maryland. If | | | | interlock program after 45 days of your suspension. |
| you take a breath test and your blood alcohol | | | | A third and any future Maryland DUI can bring a jail |
| concentration (BAC) is.08, you'll be arrested for a | | | | sentence of up to three years, and fines of up to |
| Maryland DUI (Driving Under the Influence). If your BAC | | | | $3,000. But if you were transporting a minor in your |
| is.07, you will be arrested for a DWI (Driving While | | | | vehicle, the jail sentence can increase to up to four |
| Impaired). | | | | years, and the fines can increase to up to $4,000. |
| The consequences of your first DUI include up to one | | | | Either instance will suspend your license for a minimum |
| year in jail, and up to $1,000 in fines. But if you were | | | | of 18 months. |
| transporting a minor at the time of your arrest, the jail | | | | The punishments are different for DUI vs. DWI; a DWI |
| sentence can extend for a period of up to two years, | | | | penalty is less severe. Your first DWI can bring up to |
| and you can face up to $2,000 in fines. In either event, | | | | two months in jail, and a fine of up to $500. But if a |
| you can have your driver's license suspended for a | | | | minor was in your vehicle, the jail sentence can |
| minimum of six months. | | | | increase to up to six months, and the fines can |
| If this is your second DUI in Maryland, you can be | | | | increase to $1,000. Either event brings a possible |
| sentenced for up to two years in jail, and be fined up | | | | six-month suspension of your license. |
| to $2,000. However, if you had a minor in your vehicle, | | | | A second DWI can bring up to one year in jail, a fine of |
| the jail sentence can increase to up to three years, | | | | up to $500, and your license can be suspended for a |
| and the fines can increase to up to $3,000. If the | | | | minimum of one year. If you were transporting a minor, |
| second offense occurs within five years of your first | | | | however, the fine can increase to up to $2,000. |
| offense, your license can be suspended for one year; | | | | |