DUIs & Out-of-State Drivers

Visitors Arrested in Maryland for Drunk Driving

Visitors from out of state arrested in Maryland for drunk driving face a unique — and potentially difficult — set of circumstances. If convicted, the out-of-state drunk driving conviction will be reported to the person's home state. This is called reciprocity. That state's administrative penalties will then be applied for the out of state drunk driving conviction. Furthermore, the convicted person could also have their driving privileges in Maryland removed.

For example, Pennsylvania has stricter administrative penalties for drunk driving convictions than Maryland has. A Pennsylvania resident convicted of drunk driving while in Maryland will have to face Pennsylvania's drunk driving administrative penalties and may also have driving privileges in Maryland revoked. If the individual lives in Pennsylvania but works in Baltimore, such a conviction could do irreparable damage to his or her ability to commute to work or take care of family-related driving errands at home.

Get Experienced Legal Counsel After an Out of State Drunk Driving Arrest

At the Law Offices of John Grason Turnbull III, P.C., located in Baltimore, we have extensive experience providing aggressive criminal defense services to both local residents and out of state visitors arrested on drunk driving charges.

We are familiar with the DUI and DWI penalties of all the surrounding states, and we can give our out-of-state clients thorough and practical advice about how to respond to a drunk driving arrest while visiting Baltimore or the surrounding areas.

A Maryland case will have to be defended in Maryland, but we do everything we can to make the proceedings as convenient as possible for our out-of-state clients facing charges of driving while drinking. We may be able to appear at the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) hearing on your behalf. You will probably have to appear at any criminal court hearings relating to your case, but we will give you ample advance notice and do what we can to schedule any such hearings so they are convenient for you.

Make an Appointment With an Experienced Baltimore DUI Lawyer

If you are an out-of-state driver arrested for drunk driving or driving under the influence, contact our office to make an appointment with experienced attorney John Turnbull. Initial consultations are always free and always confidential. Although we prefer to meet with our clients in person, telephone consultations may be arranged if necessary.

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