What are the penalties for DUI in Maryland?
Maryland’s DUI Penalties range in harshness from your first offense to your third offense.
First Offense
- Fine: As much as $1,000 ($2,000 if driving with a minor in vehicle),
- Drivers License Suspension/Revocation: Mandatory 6 Months, and
- Jail Time: Maximum 1 Year(2 if transporting minor).
Second Offense
- Fine: As much as $2,000 ($3,000 if driving with a minor in vehicle),
- Drivers License Suspension/Revocation: Mandatory 1 Year, and
- Jail Time: Maximum 2 Years (3 if transporting minor).
Third Offense
- Fine: As much as $3,000 ($4,000 if driving with a minor in vehicle),
- Drivers License Suspension/Revocation: Mandatory 18 Months, and
- Jail Time: Maximum 3 Years (4 if transporting minor).