A.Y. A.Y. We are committed to providing the best legal services to our clients. This is done in an ethical and professional way that enriches their lives or business. All Maryland State and Federal Courts are served. On request, we can offer evening and weekend appointments. DUI (Driving Under the Influence) is an offense that involves a higher level of alcohol. It occurs when blood alcohol concentration is 0.8% or more, Maryland's legal limit. Before you are arrested for DUI, the officer will ask you to complete a series of field sobriety tests. You will be taken into custody if you fail to pass the field sobriety tests. Both of these offenses can lead to administrative actions immediately, regardless if you're convicted. The police officer will take your driver's license and issue you temporary paper permits for 45 days after you have been charged. A directive will be sent to you to attend a Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration hearing. There, additional administrative sanctions can also apply such as suspension of your driver's license and assessment of points to your license.