What Should I Expect After My First DUI?
After a DUI arrest in Maryland, the police officer may issue a Notice of Suspension. However, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) will ultimately handle your license suspension following an administrative hearing. Once the police officer has filed the necessary paperwork to the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) after a traffic stop, you will have ten days to request a hearing to challenge the suspension.
Following the hearing, the MVA will review the police officer’s report and test results to determine whether to uphold your license suspension. If the MVA upholds the license suspension, you may have the option to request a hearing within 30 days to challenge the decision. It’s important to note that this process is separate from your criminal case. Your criminal case will proceed through criminal court, where your guilt or innocence will be determined.
Depending on the circumstances, a driver may be eligible to participate in the Ignition Interlock Program, which would allow them to continue driving under supervised conditions.