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

If you’re facing DUI, DWI, or any traffic‑related charge in Queenstown, MD — call (410)787‑1800 or email info@fischerputzilawfirm.com for a free, confidential consultation.

🛑 Why Fischer & Putzi Is Right for Queenstown Clients


Queenstown — a small town in Queen Anne’s County — lies at the crossroads of major commuter routes, where rural/suburban roads meet highway traffic. That local context means impaired‑driving or traffic cases here can involve complicated road, traffic, or enforcement dynamics.

We bring to Queenstown clients:

  • Strong familiarity with how traffic enforcement, local roads, and county courts treat DUI, DWI, and traffic‑related cases in the area.
  • A thorough, case‑by‑case evaluation — from the details of the traffic stop, sobriety/chemical testing procedures, to road/traffic conditions, evidence review, and defense strategy tailored to the region.
  • A defense designed to protect your license, minimize legal consequences, and safeguard your driving privileges and long‑term future.

Services We Provide for Queenstown, MD



We represent clients charged with:

  • DUI (Driving Under the Influence) — when alcohol or substances lead to impairment meeting legal thresholds.
  • DWI (Driving While Impaired / Impairment by Drugs or Lower BAC) — impairment from drugs, mixed‑substance use, or when BAC may be borderline but impairment is evident.
  • Refusal to submit to chemical or breath tests — representing refusal cases, which often carry serious administrative license‑suspension consequences.
  • Repeat or multiple‑offense DUI / DWI cases — first‑time charges as well as repeat‑offender situations.
  • Traffic violations & moving‑offense charges — speeding, reckless driving, license issues, traffic‑ticket defense, and other non‑DUI traffic offenses.
  • Administrative hearings & license‑reinstatement support — representation before licensing authorities when suspension, revocation, or reinstatement is involved.

Local Context & What Queenstown Drivers Should Know



  • Queenstown straddles important highways and commuter routes. That mixture of rural/suburban roads with highway traffic can affect traffic‑stop conditions and sobriety‑test circumstances.
  • Even first‑time DUI, DWI, or test‑refusal charges can carry serious consequences: fines, license suspension or revocation, insurance impacts, and long‑term record effects.
  • Because of the commuter‑heavy and highway‑adjacent environment, having experienced legal representation familiar with local enforcement practices increases chances for a strong defense.

How Fischer & Putzi Will Defend You in Queenstown



When you retain our firm, we will:

  1. Conduct a full case review — examine police reports, sobriety or chemical‑test results, any video or field‑test evidence, and contextual factors (time of day, road type, traffic conditions, surroundings).
  2. Scrutinize law‑enforcement procedure — verify whether the traffic stop, testing, and arrest complied with legal standards — proper probable cause, correct protocols, and respect for rights.
  3. Challenge flawed or unreliable evidence — suppress or exclude evidence when stop or testing procedures were mishandled or violated.
  4. Pursue favorable resolution strategies — negotiate plea deals, reduced charges, diversion or mitigation when appropriate, or seek dismissal when facts support it.
  5. Handle license‑administrative matters — represent you in hearings for suspension or revocation, and assist in license‑reinstatement when eligible.
  6. Provide long‑term guidance — on compliance with any requirements (e.g., ignition interlock), record‑protection strategies, and mitigation of insurance or employment impact.

Common Questions from Queenstown Clients

  • Q: What’s the difference between DUI and DWI in Maryland?

    A: DUI usually involves clear intoxication or chemical evidence (e.g. BAC at or above the legal limit). DWI may be charged when impairment — from alcohol, drugs, or a combination — affects safe driving even if BAC is borderline or lower, especially if sobriety‑test or behavioral evidence shows impairment.

  • Q: If it’s my first offense — does that mean I’ll go to jail?

    A: Not automatically. Penalties depend on impairment level, prior record, test results, and other circumstances. Many first‑time cases result in fines, probation, or license suspension — though jail remains possible depending on the facts.

  • Q: What if I refused a breath or chemical test?

    A: Under Maryland’s implied‑consent laws, refusal can trigger separate administrative license‑suspension procedures — regardless of how the criminal case resolves. Early legal representation is especially important in such cases.

  • Q: Should I hire an attorney even if I think this is a “minor traffic stop”?

    A: Yes. In a town like Queenstown — where roads, traffic patterns, and enforcement mix rural/suburban and highway settings — even minor traffic or impairment‑related stops can lead to serious long‑term consequences. Skilled legal defense improves your odds of minimizing negative outcomes.

Contact Fischer & Putzi — Start Your Defense Today


Call (410)787‑1800 or email info@fischerputzilawfirm.com for a free, confidential consultation.
We are ready to defend your rights, protect your license, and help safeguard your future.