DUI vs. DWI
Although very similar, there are several differences between being charged with DUI vs. DWI. The differences range from heftier fines to longer jail sentences.
Driving While Impaired (DWI)
- .07 Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
- Penalty - 60 Days in Jail
- Fine - $500
- Points - 8
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Maryland DWI (driving while impaired), while a lesser offense to a Maryland DUI (driving under the influence) still has very harsh consequences, including a driver's license suspension of up to 60 days, 8 points on the Maryland Driver's License record, up to $500 and two months in jail for a first offense, and up to $500.00 and one year in jail for a second offense.
Maryland DUI (driving under the influence) consequences include a minimum driver's license suspension of 45 days, and punishment of up to $1,000.00 and one year in jail for a first offense DUI, and $2,000.00 and two years in jail for a second offense DUI. A Maryland DUI conviction will result in 12 points on the Maryland Driver's License record.
Driving While Under the Influence (DUI)
- .08 Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC
- Penalty - Maximum 1 year in Jail
- Fine - Maximum $1,000
- Points - 12
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