Fighting Against DUI and Other Serious Traffic Offenses
At Ortega Law, LLC, every client is important to us. The attention, dedication, and skill we provide to each client's case remain the same, whether our clients are charged with murder, DUI/DWI, reckless driving, speeding, or driving on a suspended license. Losing your privilege to drive, your freedom, or your liberty can be a life-altering event.
If you face a serious traffic offense or criminal case, we strongly recommend that you explore the defenses available to you before accepting the state's offer, even if it is probation before judgment ("PBJ"). A PBJ in a DUI/DWI case can rarely be expunged. In other words, the public at large will likely be able to see the charge and any associated tickets.
Serious traffic offenses can involve significant consequences depending on the circumstances, including fines, points, license suspension, increased insurance costs, and in some cases, incarceration. Charges such as reckless driving, excessive speeding, driving while suspended, and other traffic-related offenses should not be taken lightly. An experienced attorney can review the circumstances surrounding the stop, citation, or arrest and help you understand the defenses and options available to you.
Relentless Defense of Your Rights
An attorney should never advise a client to plead to a charge when there are viable defenses. Although no attorney can win every trial, at Ortega Law, LLC, we are not afraid to fight for our clients. Having a team of litigators is something that we are proud of and that our clients benefit from.
A conviction for driving while suspended, reckless driving, excessive speeding, and similar serious traffic offenses can result in significant penalties, including points, license consequences, fines, and even incarceration in some instances. Just like DUI/DWI charges, an attorney should not shy away from making the state prove its case.
There may be defenses involving the traffic stop, the circumstances surrounding the alleged violation, the accuracy of evidence or documentation, or issues regarding proper notification from the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). Getting an experienced criminal defense attorney right away who knows the laws in Maryland can make a huge difference in the ultimate outcome of your case. Do not wait to speak to a lawyer. Contact us today for a free consultation.
DUI/DWI and How We Can Represent You
Being charged with a DUI or DWI is always a serious matter. DUI and DWI offenses in Maryland, including Anne Arundel County, carry potentially life-changing consequences, such as loss of license, fines, required substance abuse assessment, and possibly even jail time.
Defendants in DUI/DWI cases, with the help of legal representation, are free to negotiate for more favorable terms or even for a complete dismissal of charges. For this reason, if you find yourself facing DUI/DWI charges, call Ortega Law, LLC.
Serious Traffic Offenses We Defend
Serious traffic charges can affect more than your driving record. Depending on the offense and circumstances, they may impact your license, insurance, employment, finances, and personal freedom.
Our firm can assist clients facing serious traffic offenses such as:
- Reckless driving
- Excessive or high-speed speeding violations
- Driving while suspended or revoked
- Driving without a valid license
- DUI/DWI-related traffic charges
- Other significant moving violations and traffic offenses
Every case is different. We will review the specific facts and circumstances surrounding your charge and explain the options available to you.
Options and Strategies
A DUI, DWI, or serious traffic offense may seem hopeless, but the truth is actually far from bleak. The trial attorneys at Ortega Law have experience navigating Maryland DUI/DWI and traffic laws and stand ready to help you with your situation, examine the details of your case, and discuss your options.
Depending on the circumstances, we may evaluate issues involving the traffic stop, the conduct of the investigation, the evidence supporting the charge, the accuracy of testing or documentation, and whether proper procedures were followed. For DUI/DWI cases, we may also discuss strategies such as immediately enrolling in a substance abuse program, participating in the ignition interlock program, or challenging the arrest.
For serious traffic offenses such as reckless driving or excessive speeding, we can examine the circumstances surrounding the alleged violation and identify potential defenses or strategies for protecting your driving privileges and minimizing the consequences of the charge.
You can be confident that we will fight for what is best for you. Maryland prosecutes these cases aggressively.
A DWI, DUI, or serious traffic offense can seriously affect your life. Not only could you lose your driving privileges, but you may owe fines, receive points on your driving record, face increased insurance costs, or even face jail or prison time depending on the charge. If you have been charged with driving while intoxicated, driving under the influence, reckless driving, excessive speeding, or another serious traffic offense, contact Ortega Law, LLC to discuss the specific facts of your case and determine an appropriate defense strategy.
Contact Us Today
When you choose Ortega Law, LLC, we promise to work diligently for you to help through this trying time. Call us at (410) 760-6008 or fill out our online form to schedule a consultation with one of our defense attorneys.