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Woman Arrested For DUI Traffic Violations And Child Abuse
Woman arrested for DUI, traffic violations and child abuse
In Maryland, people who are arrested for drunk driving will face potentially serious penalties If those charges are accompanied by other allegations such as child abuse, driving drunk with a child in the vehicle, traffic offenses and more, the situation can escalate significantly. People confronted by these issues may face an extended jail sentence, fines and other penalties that will continue to impact them for a long time, maybe even the rest of their lives. Understanding how to craft a strong criminal defense is imperative in these circumstances.
A 24-year-old woman is confronted with a slew of charges related to driving under the influence of alcohol, having a child in the vehicle at the time, abusing a child and traffic offenses. Law enforcement was called at shortly after 1 a.m. The woman was sitting in a vehicle stopped on the roadside. She had a young child in her arms and refused officers’ requests to exit the vehicle. She was slurring her words and the officers smelled alcohol. She had thrown up on herself. When she exited the vehicle, a neighbor took the child and she started yelling.
Field Sobriety Test Results Don't Guarantee A Conviction
Field sobriety test results don’t guarantee a conviction
It has happened to a lot of motorists in Maryland. They look in their rearview mirror only to see flashing blue and red lights. Their heart skips a beat, they stop, and they’re approached by an officer who subsequently accuses them of drunk driving. The ramification can be significant, too. A drunk driving conviction can lead to serious penalties, which may include jail time, fines, license suspension or revocation, and damage to your reputation.
If you find yourself facing DUI or DWI charges, then you’re probably wondering how best to approach your case. Some people are eager to accept a plea deal that imposes lesser penalties, but that might not be right for you. This is especially true if you didn’t provide a breath test at any point during your arrest. In these circumstances, the prosecution doesn’t have a blood alcohol content analysis on which to rely, so they must turn to observations of a motorist’s driving and behavior during field sobriety tests.
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