DUI & DWI

DUI, DWI & DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF CDS & DRUGS CHARGES FOR CLIENT CRASHING INTO AN FBI AGENT RESULT IN NOT GUILTY VERDICT

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DUI Defense Lawyer & Attorneys Serving Pasadena, MD & Glen Burnie, MD

The defense of DUI and DWI cases are highly technical and require an attorney who is an expert with the issues associated with the police stopping your vehicle, field sobriety testing, breathalyzer testing, drug analysis, and the resulting Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration consequences. At Fischer & Putzi, P.A., every investigative material is reviewed with the goal of having you be found not guilty of the charges. Every weakness in the prosecutor’s case will be exploited in order for you receive the most favorable outcome.


We have gone to trial and won numerous DUI and DWI cases for our clients, even when our client believed their situation was hopeless. Just because you have been charged with DUI and DWI does not mean you will be convicted. 

A driver in need of a DUI Defense Lawyer that serves Pasadena, MD

Mr. Fischer has 25+ years of experience representing individuals charged with DUI and DWI. He is recognized as an expert in the defense of such cases, and has taught seminars to other defense attorney’s, prosecutors and judges on such topics as DUI/DWI, criminal law and constitutional law. Mr. Fischer appeared as a guest commentator on MSNBC, Fox and is routinely quoted as an expert on criminal cases for local media.


Mr. Putzi has 25+ years of experience in the area of law involving DUI and DWI, successfully defending numerous clients. Previously, he served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Anne Arundel County, Maryland and was responsible for prosecuting DUI and DWI cases. He is certified by the United States Department of Transportation to conduct Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), the same tests you performed at the request of the officer. Mr. Putzi possesses the unique ability to view cases from the perspective of both the prosecutor and defense, as well as verify that the sobriety testing you performed was administered properly and evaluate your performance.

Immediately set your free consultation with Fischer & Putzi, P.A. Please understand you only have 30 days from the date of the incident to take action with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration to save your privilege to drive. You will have adverse consequences in criminal court system and the MVA if you do not act immediately. The clock is ticking . . . ACT NOW!!!


Schedule your free consultation at Fischer & Putzi, P.A.

Serving Annapolis, Crofton, Severna Park, MD


NOT GUILTY VERDICT For Client Stopped By Police At Sobriety Checkpoint  

Our Client was stopped at a sobriety checkpoint operated by the Maryland State Police outside of Annapolis, Maryland. Our client failed field sobriety tests, was arrested and blew a .11. We successfully challenged the legality and constitutionality of the checkpoint resulting in the suppression of all incriminating evidence. No case is hopeless! NOT GUILTY ALL DUI & DWI CHARGES. 


DUI & DWI CHARGES DISMISSED Against Maryland Terps Basketball Player 

Client charged with high profile DWI & DWI after police stop his vehicle for driving without headlights, failing sobriety tests, and a breath test of .07. We demonstrated that our client had a medical issue preventing sobriety testing and that mouth alcohol prevented accurate breath testing. DISMISSAL OF DUI & DWI CHARGES. 

 

Negligent Homicide & DUI Of Drugs CHARGES DISMISSED 

Client charged with Negligent Homicide and DUI of CDS after crashing a car while under the influence of CDS and killing a passenger in the car. While CDS was in our client’s blood, and scattered throughout the car, there was not sufficient proof that our client was impaired at the time of the incident. CHARGES DISMISSED. 


NOT GUILTY VERDICT For Client Crashing Into FBI Agent's Vehicle & Accused Of DUI Drugs 

Client crashed into an FBI Agent who was commuting to work. Our client displayed obvious signs of impairment. At trial, the State was unable to indicate what our client was impaired by, and was unable to rule out whether our client was experiencing medical issues. NOT GUILTY VERDICT. 


VIDEO CATCHES POLICE IN LIE & RESULTS IN DISMISSAL OF DUI & DWI 

Client charged with DUI, DWI after police stop his vehicle for erratic driving, smelling of alcohol, exhibiting poor balance, and refusing the breath test. Our client told police that his driving was not erratic, which the officer noted in his report. Fortunately, our client’s Aston Martin automobile was equipped with an onboard video system that recorded the fact that our client drove normally. CHARGES DISMISSED. 


NOT GUILTY VERDICT Due To Illegal Police Actions 

Our client was charged with driving under the influence of controlled dangerous substance and drugs after police encountered him in the Starbucks parking lot in Severna Park, Maryland. Based on our motion, the judge ruled that the police illegally seized our client. As such, all observations of the officer, field sobriety testing and contraband found in the car were suppressed. NOT GUILTY ALL CHARGES. 


NOT GUILTY VERDICT As Court Concludes Reasonable Doubt Of Impairment 

Client charged with DUI and DWI after police witness her run over the concrete median executing a U-Turn, view her car swerving in traffic, smell of alcohol, and stumble on the roadside. At trial, it was determined that, while the driving may not have been ideal, the driving was not necessarily indicative of impairment. Also, as our client did not perform sobriety tests based on prior legal advice, the State had little evidence proving impairment. NOT GUILTY VERDICT. 


Illegal Stop Of Client’s Vehicle By Police Results In NOT GUILTY VERDICT 

Client charged with DUI and DWI after police stop his vehicle for swerving and crossing the white edge line, failing sobriety tests and refusing the breath test. We secured the police video of the incident. At trial, we demonstrated - contrary to the officer's report and sworn testimony - that there was not a legal basis for the stop. NOT GUILTY VERDICT. 


NOT GUILTY VERDICT Despite Severe Auto Accident & .25 BAC 

Client charged with DUI and DWI after crashing his car on Route 100 in Glen Burnie, Maryland. The severe crash resulted in the client being ejected from the car and caused the client extreme injuries. At Shock Trauma, our client's blood result was .25, over three times the legal limit. At trial, we successfully excluded the blood test as the blood certifications were not valid. NOT GUILTY VERDICT. 


NOT GUILTY VERDICT For Client In Accident & PCP In The Vehicle 

Client charged with DUI of CDS, DUI of Drugs, and CDS Possession after being found in drivers seat after his car crashed on Route 97. Client non-responsive to questioning and exhibited obvious signs of impairment. Client arrested and PCP found in the car. Client failed sobriety tests. At trial, we demonstrated that the search of client's car was unlawful and there was no proof that our client was impaired by CDS. NOT GUILTY VERDICT. 


NOT GULTY VERDICT After Client Crashes Into Truck & Shows Impairment 

Client charged with DUI & DWI after crashing her car into the back a tractor trailor, reeking of alcohol, stumbling from her car and almost failing to the ground. At trial, we demonstrated that the State did not prove how the accident occurred, whether our client's poor balance was caused by injury from the accident or from alcohol consumption, and when our client consumed the alcohol. NOT GUILTY VERDICT. 


ILLEGAL STOP OF CLIENT’S CAR BY POLICE Results In NOT GUILTY VERDICT 

Client charged with DUI & DWI after police stop her car after she nearly struck a police car, failed sobriety tests, and had a PBT result of .19. At trial, we demonstrated that our client did not violate any law that would justify the officer's decision to stop our client's car. NOT GUILTY VERDICT. 


Serious Car Crash Ends In NOT GUILTY VERDICT 

Client charged with DUI & DWI after crashing her car, seriously injuring her and others in the vehicle. At trial, the State could not prove she was the driver of the car, and whether she was impaired at the time of the accident. NOT GUILTY VERDICT. 


NOT GUILTY VERDICT For Client Passed Out At 7-11 

Client charged with DUI & DWI after police found him passed out behind the wheel of his car at a 7-11 with the engine running, admits drinking, and fails sobriety tests. At trial, our cross examination revealed no indication when, or how, client arrived at that location, that the vehicle was lawfully parked, that the headlights were off and the officer was not certified to conduct the field sobriety testing. NOT GUILTY VERDICT. 


DIMISSAL OF DUI & DUI OF DRUGS MID TRIAL After Cross-Examination 

Client charged with DUI & DUI of Drugs after being stopped by police for weaving and tailgating, and failing sobriety tests. Client asserted he was innocent and that the medications he was taking were only to control back pain. The State offered two Drug Recognition Experts to prove client was impaired. We effectively cross-examined the arresting office to challenge his observations, expertise and opinion. After that witness, the State agreed to have our client admit to minor traffic tickets and the State DIMISSED the DUI and DUI of Drugs charges. 


NOT GUILTY VERDICT Due To Illegal Police Detention Of Our Client 

Client charged with DUI & DWI and related tickets after crashing a rental vehicle into a light pole, fleeing the scene, and failing field sobriety tests. We were able to demonstrate that the police encounter with our client’s when they found him was unlawful. As such, all observations made by police about our client and our client’s statements to police were suppressed. NOT GUILTY VERDICT. 


NOT GUILTY VERDICT For Client With .14 BAC Due To Illegal Stop By Police 

Client charged with DUI, DWI after being followed by police leaving a bar. We were able to demonstrate to the court that the stop of the client’s vehicle by police was unlawful. As such, all observations of our client and the .14 breath test were inadmissible. NOT GUILTY VERDICT. 


NOT GUILTY DUI & DWI VERDICT For Client Passed Out In Parking Lot 

Client charged with DUI, DWI after police encounter his vehicle in a parking lot. Our client is sleeping in the passenger seat with the engine of the car running. Clients BAC level was .13. We were able to demonstrate that our client was not in control of his vehicle at the time he was encountered by police. NOT GUILTY VERDICT. 


Crash Destroying Both Cars & .17 BAC Ends In Dismissal Of DUI & DWI Charges 

Client charged with DUI, DWI after causing a motor vehicle accident that totaled both cars, being sent with severe injury to Shock Trauma, and having blood alcohol reading of .17. We demonstrated that there were not sufficient grounds to have our client’s blood tested.  CHARGES DISMISSED. 


DISMISSAL OF DUI & DWI CHARGES After Accident & .25 BAC 

Client charged with DUI, DWI and leaving the scene of an accident after backing into another car at the bar and leaving, failing field sobriety tests, and a BAC of .25. We demonstrated that the police entry into our client’s home to investigate the leaving the scene of an accident allegation was unlawful. As such, all statements and tests performed by our client were not admissible in evidence. CHARGES DISMISSED. 


NO PROSECUTION For Underage Client Accused Of DUI & DWI 

Client was charged DUI, DWI and leaving the scene of an accident after police followed the debris trail from a tree to our client’s vehicle & finding him attempting to leave the area. In addition to our client being under 21 years old, the officer believed that he was drunk. We demonstrated that the state had no evidence as to how the accident occurred, no field sobriety tests and no breath test. NO PROSECUTION. 


Every case is unique. The results achieved in prior cases should never be viewed as a promise or guarantee for the outcome in your particular case. The cases contained in this website are a small sampling of the thousands of cases that we have handled in our decades of practice. These cases were selected because of the extraordinary results achieved for our clients. Be aware that there are numerous other cases not listed in this website where we achieved superior results for our clients. We welcome the opportunity to zealously represent you and serve your needs.

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