Experienced Arnold, MD DUI & Traffic Defense Attorney — Fischer & Putzi Law Firm

Our Services in Arnold, MD

We represent clients charged with:

• DUI (Driving Under the Influence) — for blood alcohol concentration at or above legal limit or clear intoxication/impairment.
• DWI (Driving While Impaired / Impairment by Drugs or Lower BAC) — for impairment from drugs or mixed substances, or situations where BAC may not meet “per se” threshold but driving is unsafe.
• Refusal to submit to chemical / breath tests — refusing required tests can trigger administrative license suspension and carry serious criminal consequences.
• Repeat or multiple offense DUI / DWI cases — handling both first time and repeat offenses.
• Traffic violations & related offenses — speeding, reckless driving, license suspension issues, ticket defense, and other moving violation cases.
• Administrative hearings & license reinstatement support — representation before the state licensing agency (MVA) and assistance with efforts to recover driving privileges when eligible.
  

What Maryland Law Means for Drivers in Arnold

In Maryland law, whether your case involves alcohol or drugs:

• A high blood alcohol concentration or clear evidence of impairment may lead to a “per se” DUI charge.
• Even if BAC is lower, impairment from drugs — or mixed substance/drug and alcohol use — may result in a DWI charge if impairment is evident.
• Convictions or charges can lead to serious consequences: fines, possible jail time, license suspension or revocation, and negative impact on driving record, insurance, and future opportunities.
• Refusing required chemical or breath testing typically triggers automatic administrative license suspension — regardless of criminal results.
• Penalties become more severe for repeat offenses or if there are aggravating factors (accidents, minors in vehicle, prior record, high BAC, etc.).

Because even a first offense can affect your license, record, insurance, employment, and future — having experienced legal representation immediately is critical.

Our Defense Strategy — How We Protect Your Rights

When you retain Fischer & Putzi, we will:

1. Review your entire case — police report, traffic stop details, sobriety/chemical test results, and any video/audio evidence (dash cam, body cam, field tests, etc.).
2. Examine whether law enforcement followed proper procedure — was the stop lawful, was there valid probable cause, were tests conducted properly, and were your rights respected.
3. Challenge flawed or improper evidence — suppress or exclude evidence if testing or stop procedures were violated.
4. Explore defense options — plea deals, diversion, reduced charges when appropriate, or dismissal when viable.
5. Represent you in administrative license suspension hearings — because license issues often proceed separately from criminal charges.
6. Provide guidance on post-arrest steps — e.g. compliance with any interlock device requirements, license reinstatement strategy, and long term record or insurance impact mitigation.