Severna Park, MD DUI & Traffic Defense Attorney — Fischer & Putzi Law Firm

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

🛑 Why Fischer & Putzi Is the Right Choice for Severna Park, MD Clients

At Fischer & Putzi, we understand how impactful a DUI or traffic offense can be — from potential license loss to insurance, employment, and your future driving record. For residents of Severna Park, we offer:


  • Local familiarity with how law‑enforcement, prosecutors, and courts handle impaired‑driving and traffic matters in Anne Arundel County.
  • A detailed, client‑focused review of each case — analyzing the traffic stop, sobriety/chemical‑test protocols, and any available evidence (police reports, video/audio, field tests).
  • A defensive strategy aimed at reducing penalties, safeguarding driving privileges, and protecting your long‑term future.

Our Services in Severna Park, MD

We represent clients charged with:


  • DUI (Driving Under the Influence) — for high blood‑alcohol concentration or clear signs of intoxication/impairment.
  • DWI (Driving While Impaired / Impaired by Drugs or Lower BAC) — impairment due to drugs, mixed substances, or lower BAC yet evident impairment.
  • Refusal to submit to chemical or breath tests — refusal may trigger serious administrative license‑suspension plus criminal consequences.
  • Repeat or multiple‑offense DUI / DWI cases — whether first‑time or more serious repeat offenses.
  • Traffic violations & related offenses — speeding, reckless driving, license‑suspension issues, traffic‑ticket defense, and other moving‑vehicle violations.
  • Administrative hearings & license‑reinstatement support — representation before the state licensing agency, and assistance with license‑recovery or restricted‑driving privileges when eligible.

What Maryland Law Means for Drivers in Severna Park

  • A blood‑alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above the legal threshold often supports a “per se” DUI charge — meaning chemical evidence alone may suffice.
  • Even lower BAC or evidence of impairment (e.g. from drugs or combination substances) can lead to a DWI charge when driving behavior indicates impairment.
  • Convictions can lead to severe consequences: fines, jail time, license suspension or revocation, and long‑term effects on insurance and driving record.
  • Refusing a required breath or chemical test frequently triggers automatic administrative license‑suspension — regardless of criminal outcome.
  • Aggravating factors (like accidents, minors in the vehicle, high BAC, repeat offenses) significantly increase penalties and stakes.


Because even a first‑time offense can carry lasting consequences — on your license, employment, insurance, and record — early and experienced legal representation matters.

Our Defense Strategy — How We Protect Your Rights

When you retain Fischer & Putzi, we will:


  1. Perform a complete case evaluation — reviewing police reports, traffic‑stop details, sobriety/chemical‑test results, and any available evidence (video, dash‑cam/body‑cam, sobriety‑test data, etc.).
  2. Scrutinize whether law enforcement followed proper procedure — including probable‑cause requirements, constitutionality of the stop, and correct administration of tests.
  3. Challenge flawed or improper evidence — if procedures were violated, we fight to suppress or exclude evidence, which can weaken or defeat the prosecution’s case.
  4. Seek favorable outcomes — negotiate plea agreements, charge reductions, diversion opportunities, or dismissals when possible.
  5. Represent you in any administrative license‑suspension hearings — helping to preserve or restore driving privileges when eligible.
  6. Provide guidance on post‑arrest strategy — including compliance with interlock‑device requirements (if applicable), license reinstatement steps, and long‑term record mitigation or sealing when possible.

Common Questions from Severna Park Clients

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

    A: DUI generally involves a high BAC or clear intoxication. DWI may apply when impairment — due to drugs, alcohol, or a combination — affects driving safety even if BAC is below the “per‑se” limit.

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

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

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

    A: Refusal typically triggers automatic license suspension under Maryland’s implied‑consent laws — separate from criminal prosecution. Even if charges are later reduced or dismissed, administrative consequences may still apply.

  • Q: Should I get a lawyer even if I think it’s “just a ticket” or minor?

    A: Yes. DUI, DWI, and traffic‑related offenses — even those seeming minor — can carry serious long‑term consequences: license loss, insurance hikes, criminal record, employment challenges. Early legal help substantially improves chances for favorable outcomes.

Contact Us — Get Help Now

If you are charged with DUI, DWI, or any traffic‑ or alcohol‑related offense in Severna Park, MD or nearby — don’t delay.

Call (410) 787‑1800 or email info@fischerputzilawfirm.com for a free, confidential consultation.

Fischer & Putzi Law Firm is ready to defend your rights and help protect your future.