Maryland Drunk Driving Fines and Penalties
Penalty Distinction Between a DWI and DUI in Maryland
The State of Maryland distinguishes between Driving While Impaired (DWI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI). A driver with a .07 percent BAC will receive a DWI, while a driver with a .08 and above BAC will receive a DUI. Regardless of the charge, the penalties can be severe.
First Maryland DUI/DWI
1st Drunk Driving Conviction
FIRST DUI
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Jail – Up to 1 Year
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Jail – Up to 2 Years (If Transporting a Minor)
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Possible License Suspension
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Fine – Up to $1,000
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Fine – Up to $2,000 (If Transporting a Minor)
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Stays on Record for Life
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Up to 3 Years Supervised Probation
FIRST DWI
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Jail – Up to 60 Days
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Jail – Up to 6 Months (If Transporting a Minor)
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Possible License Suspension
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Fine – Up to $500
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Fine – Up to $1,000 (If Transporting a Minor)
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Up to 8 Points
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Up to 3 Years Supervised Probation
Second Maryland DUI/DWI
2nd Drunk Driving Conviction
Second DUI
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Jail – Up to 2 Years
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Jail – Up to 3 Years (If Transporting a Minor)
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Possible License Suspension
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Ignition Interlock Program Possible (After 45 Days of Suspension)
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Fine – Up to $2,000
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Fine – Up to $3,000 (If Transporting a Minor)
Second DWI
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Jail – Up to 1 Year
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Possible License Suspension
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Fine – Up to $500
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Fine – Up to $2,000 (If Transporting a Minor)
Third Maryland DUI
3rd (and future) Drunk Driving Conviction
Third DUI
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Jail – Up to 3 Years
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Jail – Up to 4 Years (If Transporting a Minor)
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Possible License Suspension
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Fine – Up to $3,000
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Fine – Up to $4,000 (If Transporting a Minor)