Maryland Defense Lawyer: Drunk Driving
Not every lawyer can truly fight a DUI. We don't aim to merely soften the penalties — our goal is to avoid a conviction and its far-reaching consequences.
If you were arrested on drunk driving charges, contact us immediately at the Law Offices of Craig M. Kadish. DUI defense attorney Craig Kadish has helped clients across Greater Baltimore and throughout Maryland stay out of jail, keep their driver's license and avoid the black mark on their record.
Experienced DUI Defense
Craig Kadish has seen every scenario in nearly 20 years of criminal defense. The housewife finds herself in the back seat of a squad car for the first time. Repeat offenders facing prison time for a fourth DWI. Truck drivers who could lose their commercial driver license (CDL) and their livelihood. College students whose future may depend on avoiding a DUI conviction.
In a recent highly public case, Mr. Kadish represented a Johns Hopkins doctor who drove the wrong way on the interstate and killed a young woman. Although the client was intoxicated well beyond .08 and had a previous DUI, we avoided the felony conviction. (See Notable Cases.)
Fighting to Avoid the Worst
On a first offense, jail is unlikely except for enhancing factors such as very high intoxication, a child on board, or causing an injury accident. Nonetheless, a conviction means license suspension, a misdemeanor record, fines, assessment for alcohol addiction and sharply higher auto insurance rates. Mr. Kadish can often negotiate probation before judgment, which keeps the conviction off your record if you stay clean for a specified period.
For a repeat DUI, mandatory jail or prison and lengthy license revocation may apply. The fines and penalties go up and the court's leash gets shorter. The Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) can also demand an ignition interlock for repeat offenders or offenders with a blood-alcohol level of 0.15 or above.
Mr. Kadish is a seasoned courtroom lawyer who has obtained dismissals and jury acquittals by attacking the evidence. Was there probable cause for the traffic stop? Did the officer conduct field sobriety tests improperly? Is the breathalyzer reliable? Was the blood, breath or urine sample compromised? Find out: call Mr. Kadish immediately.
MVA License Hearings — 10 Days to Act!
Suspension or revocation of your Maryland driver's license is a separate proceeding. You can win your Motor Vehicle Administration hearing but lose your court case, and vice versa. Craig Kadish will fight to keep your license, get it back sooner or obtain a restricted license for you to drive to work. If you request an MVA hearing within 10 days of arrest, you will be able to keep driving until your administrative hearing is resolved.
Call day or night at 800-596-8449 for aggressive DUI defense. We offer a free initial consultation and accept all major credit cards.
