{"id":645,"date":"2023-07-20T14:06:05","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T21:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=645"},"modified":"2023-07-27T14:08:42","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T21:08:42","slug":"dui-vs-dwi-how-are-they-different","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/dui-vs-dwi-how-are-they-different\/","title":{"rendered":"DUI vs DWI: How Are They Different?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/980.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/980.jpg 736w, https:\/\/elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/980-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Despite the two terms referring to different things, many people use DUI and DWI interchangeably. In the state of Maryland, the two offenses have a lot in common. Both DWI and DUI are very serious charges. If convicted, it could have a permanent impact on your life, both personally and professionally. Working with the right lawyer from the beginning is essential. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a DWI?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DWI stands for Driving While Impaired. In the state of\nMaryland, DWI is considered to be less serious than a DUI. You can be charged\nwith a DWI when you have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.07-0.08%. This\namount is below the legal limit, but you can be charged with a DWI for showing\nother signs of impairment, like driving poorly or failing a field sobriety\ntest. Because you are not over the legal limit but are still impaired, this\ncharge exists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Punishments for a DWI Conviction?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While a DWI is less serious than a DUI, you will still have\nserious consequences for your conviction. Depending on the outcome of your\ncase, you could face up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine if this is your\nfirst time being charged with a DWI. If you have future offenses, that will be\nweighed when determining your punishment. You will also receive an eight-point\npenalty on your driver\u2019s license, which could lead to a license suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a DUI?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence, and it is more\nserious than a DWI. You can be charged with a DUI when you have a blood alcohol\npercentage of .08% or above and or operating a vehicle. .08 is Maryland\u2019s legal\nlimit for alcohol intoxication, and going over that limit can completely change\nyour life due to the consequences that will be levied against you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Punishments for a DUI Conviction?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you re found guilty of a DWI and convicted, you can face\nup to a year in jail and fines of up to $1,000. The penalties are even more\nsevere for future convictions, as those who receive a second DUI may be charged\nup to $2,000 and need to spend up to two years in jail. Because the Motor Vehicle\nAdministration will also charge you with a 12-point penalty, you will likely\nlose your driving privileges for a set period of time. This can present many\nchallenges for the average person, as you often need a vehicle and license to\nwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Need Representation for Your DUI or DWI Case from The Law Office of\nElizabeth Anu Lawrence <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are worried about the outcome of your DUI or DWI case,\nchoose an experienced firm like the Law Office of Elizabeth Anu Lawrence to\ngive you the help you need.&nbsp; Please give\nus a call at 443.352.3201. Skype and telephone consultation are both available\nto clients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A DWI or DUI charge can lead to permanent, serious consequences for your life and career. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-645","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-criminal-defense","category-traffic-offense"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>DUI vs DWI: How Are They Different?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A DWI or DUI charge can lead to permanent, serious consequences for your life and career.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link 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