In Maryland, being arrested for a drunk driving offense can lead to separate suspensions of your Maryland driver's license. The first has to do with taking or not taking the breath test. If you are pulled over, take the test, and blow between a .08 and a .14, for a first offense you are subject to a 180 day suspension. However, with that type of suspension, if you need your license to drive to and from work, school, medical appointments, or an alcohol education program, a Judge may be able to grant you the ability to drive to those places during your suspension period. If you blow a .15 or above, you are subject to a 180 day suspension for a first offense and 270 day suspension for a subsequent offense. If you refuse the test, you are subject to a 270 day suspension. In lieu of any suspension, however, you do have the right to ask for the ignition interlock system in your car for a period of one year. That will give you the ability to drive with a so long as your vehicle has a proper "blow-and-go" installed. 

The other type of suspension that can occur as a result of a DUI arrest happens after you go to court. If you are convicted of a DUI/DWI you will receive 12 or 8 points which can lead to your license being revoked or suspended. If you are fortunate enough to receive a probation before judgment, you will not get points and you will not be subject to an additional suspension. If you are convicted, you will likely lose your license for a significant period of time. 

Here at Ruben Law we can help you keep your license intact from the date of your arrest until after the court case.