Trial Attorneys Serving Towson, MD

Auto Accident & Personal Injury Cases

Currently, Towson alone has a population of over 55,000. It is located outside of Baltimore and lies on the north side of Interstate 695, where heavy traffic and car accidents are a regular occurrence. As a result of those many accidents, our lawyers have appeared been before the Judges in both the Towson district and circuit courts, on countless occasions.

Specifically, our office has handled serious personal injury matters across Towson, involving motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation.

DWI & Drunk Driving Defense

Towson is of the largest cities in Maryland and is best known for Towson University, the second largest university in Maryland with more than 20,000 students. In addition, Towson has a downtown area with several bars and restaurants, making drunk driving arrests a common occurrence.

Driving while impaired by alcohol, commonly referred to as DWI, is a lesser offense than DUI, driving under the influence of alcohol. Maryland Code for Transportation §21-902(b)(1) states that it is considered prima facie evidence (on its face) that the person is impaired by alcohol where there is a blood or breath test that results in a blood alcohol reading of 0.07. Driving while impaired is a statutory misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of two months in jail and/or a $500 fine. In addition, the Motor Vehicle Administration can impose its own penalties, including eight points on your license, and the possibility of a suspension of your driver's license or privilege to drive.

For assistance with a drunk driving charge in or around Towson, please consider Portner & Shure. We can protect your license, your rights, and your freedom.