Ellicott City, Howard County, Maryland, DUI/DWI Defense Attorney

Despite high fuel prices, we are still a driving culture highly dependent on our right to drive. Charges of drunk driving, therefore, carry very difficult penalties.

A common penalty is the suspension of your driver's license. License suspension can cause serious hardship regarding entertainment, travel and, especially, employment. Other common penalties include fines, probation and, in the event of accidents, injuries and property damage related to DUI/DWI, and jail time.

At the criminal defense law firm of the Law Office of William C. Wood, LLC, we are experienced and skilled in all aspects of DUI/DWI defense. We realize that a DUI/DWI conviction on your record can cause problems with insurance companies and with future employers, as well as lead to significant expense in fines. We work to keep your record clean by working for your full rights, including:

• Question police procedures and evidence, including breath test/Breathalyzer test results and calibration, and probable cause violations
• In the event of a conviction or plea bargain, negotiate with the state's attorney for reduced sentencing
• Refer you to substance abuse evaluation, treatment and/or a driver improvement program prior to your trial to strengthen your case
• In some circumstances, handle your probation before judgment (PBJ). PBJs are often available to first-time offenders with clean records, and involve pleading guilty to a reduced charge and complying with terms. PBJs generally allow offenders to stay out of jail and keep their records clean.

For more information on our criminal defense legal services, contact us for a free initial consultation.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding criminal defense, family law or bankruptcy law, contact us. We accept credit cards, charge affordable and competitive rates, and are conveniently located in Historic Ellicott City near free parking and area circuit and district courts. We also mainatin an office in Ocean City, Maryland and represent clients in all Maryland Counties, including Howard County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City, Carroll County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Anne Arundel County, Worcester County, Wicomico County, Dorchester County, Frederick County, as well as the District of Columbia. To contact us, call (410) 465-6971.