Award Winning Severn, MD DUI & Traffic Defense Attorney — Fischer & Putzi Law Firm

If you’re facing DUI, DWI, or traffic charges in Severn, MD — call us now at (410) 787-1800 or email info@fischerputzilawfirm.com for a free, confidential consultation.

🛑 Why Fischer & Putzi Works for Severn, MD Clients

At Fischer & Putzi Law Firm, we understand that a DUI or traffic offense can seriously impact your driving privileges, record, employment, insurance, and future. When your case is in Severn — or anywhere in Anne Arundel County — you deserve a firm that:

  • Knows how local courts, prosecutors, and law-enforcement handle impaired-driving and traffic cases.
  • Offers personalized, thorough review of your case — from traffic-stop procedures to sobriety and chemical-test protocols, and any available video or evidence.
  • Builds a defense strategy aimed at minimizing penalties, protecting driving privileges, and defending your rights and future.
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Our Services in Severn, MD

We represent clients charged with:

  • DUI (Driving Under the Influence) — high blood-alcohol concentration or other clear evidence of intoxication.
  • DWI (Driving While Impaired / Under the Influence of Drugs or Lower BAC) — including impairment from drugs or a BAC level potentially below per-se threshold.
  • Refusal to submit to chemical or breath tests — refusal may trigger serious administrative license-suspension and criminal consequences.
  • Repeat or multiple-offense DUI / DWI cases — we take on both first-time and more serious repeat offenders.
  • Traffic violations & related offenses — speeding, reckless driving, license-suspension issues, tickets, and other traffic/vehicle-related charges.
  • Administrative hearings & license reinstatement proceedings — we represent you in matters before the state licensing agency and assist with license-recovery when possible.

What Maryland Law Means for Drivers in Severn

  • A blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above the legal threshold can trigger a criminal DUI charge.
  • Lower BAC or impairment from drugs/alcohol may result in a DWI charge, depending on circumstances.
  • First-time DUI or DWI convictions carry serious penalties: potential jail time, fines, license suspension or revocation, and points on your driving record.
  • Refusing required chemical or breath tests usually leads to automatic administrative license suspension, regardless of criminal proceedings.
  • Penalties become more severe for repeat offenses or if there are aggravating factors (e.g. accident, minors in vehicle, high BAC, prior record).

Because even a first offense can have lasting consequences — on license, record, insurance, job prospects — early and experienced legal representation is often critical.

Our Defense Strategy — How We Protect Your Rights

When you retain Fischer & Putzi Law Firm, we will:

  1. Conduct a full case review — police reports, traffic-stop details, sobriety or chemical-test results, and any available video/audio evidence.
  2. Examine whether stops or tests were lawful and properly administered — including whether there was probable cause or constitutional compliance.
  3. Explore defense options: challenging evidence, negotiating plea deals or diversion, seeking reduced charges or dismissal whenever viable.
  4. Represent you in any administrative license-suspension proceedings — because license-issues are often handled separately from criminal charges.
  5. Advise on post-arrest strategy: whether interlock-device requirements apply, license-reinstatement processes, and steps to safeguard your driving privileges long-term.

FAQs — What Severn, MD Clients Often Ask

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

    A: A DUI generally applies when blood-alcohol concentration reaches or exceeds the legal threshold (or there’s clear intoxication). A DWI may apply when impairment — potentially from drugs or lower BAC — affects safe driving even without high BAC.

  • Q: If it’s my first offense — will I definitely go to jail?

    A: Not necessarily. Penalties vary based on BAC level, prior record, and aggravating factors. Some first-time cases result in fines, probation, or license suspension; but jail remains a possibility depending on circumstances.

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

    A: Refusing required chemical or breath testing typically triggers automatic administrative license suspension under Maryland’s law — even if criminal charges are reduced or dismissed later.

  • Q: Should I get a lawyer even if the charge seems “minor”?

    A: Yes. DUI, DWI, or traffic-related offenses — even seemingly minor ones — can have serious long-term consequences: license loss, insurance hikes, criminal record, employment issues. Early legal help improves your chances of favorable outcomes.

Contact Us — Get Help Today

If you’re facing DUI, DWI, or any traffic-related charge in Severn, MD or nearby areas — don’t wait.
Call (410) 787-1800 or email info@fischerputzilawfirm.com for a free, confidential consultation.
Our team is ready to defend your rights and help protect your future.