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 | When you retain Jack I. Hyatt, you will get the very best oportunity to get your case dismissed prior to trial. Jack I. Hyatt is a aggressive lawyer for DUI, speeding, radar and driving on a suspended license. He is a past assistant state's attorney, has gained experience is over 20,000 cases, thoroughly knows the state's play book and is able to use it to provide you with the best possible defense, get your case dismissed prior to trial and keep your license.
"Thanks for a job extremely well done in getting my DUI, negligent driving, and all 11 related charges dismissed prior to trial so I did not have to appear in court and also having my MVA hearing dismissed."~N.M. "I was nervous about my DUI charges from the day I was charged until the day you called several days prior to trial indicating all charges would be dismissed and I would not have to appear in court. Thanks again for suggesting I not accept the state's offer to plead guilty."~~R.F. "I selected Jack Hyatt because of his experience, knowledge and reputation. He thoroughly investigated my case, detected technical mistakes made during my arrest and had my DUI and all other charges completely dismissed at trial. If you are charged with DUI or any traffic charge, he is the lawyer you need to call."~~R.S. "I was extremely worried about my pending DUI charges due to two prior DUI convictions. Your aggressive representation was excellent in getting all DUI charges dismissed prior to trial. You seemed much more knowledgeable than my two prior attorneys and were always available to answer my questions."~~T.D. "Thanks again for your aggressive representation in getting my MVA hearing dismissed and saving my license. I am so glad I switched lawyers."~~F.F.
Credentials
JACK I. HYATT
DUI Attorney
Attorney Credentials: Former Assistant State's Attorney Admitted To Practice Before: The U.S. Supreme Court All Maryland Courts Federal District Court Member: Maryland State Bar Association Baltimore City Bar Association Baltimore County Bar Association University of Baltimore A.A. B.S. J.D. Honorable Discharge U.S. Army Was I legally pulled over? In order for the stop of a vehicle to be upheld in court, the officer must have articulable reasonable suspicion to believe the driver committed, was committing, or was about to commit, a crime. If the judge finds the officer did not have a basis to make the stop, then the driver may have a defense in court. It is not a defense at Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) hearings unless the driver can prove the officer pulled the vehicle over in bad faith.
What if I told the police officer I'd been drinking? If an officer gets a statement concerning the number of drinks consumed, then it must be put in context with the time frame they were consumed in, as well as with the height, weight and gender of the defendant. Oftentimes, a toxicologist can be helpful as an expert witness to testify as to what BAC level a defendant should have been at based on these factors.
Do I have a right to refuse the field sobriety tests? Yes. A person who is stopped by police and is being investigated as a possible drunk driver does not have to submit to field sobriety tests. However, the officer will normally arrest someone who refuses the field sobriety tests.
Do I have a right to refuse the chemical test? Yes, with two exceptions. If a person is involved in a fatal accident or an accident involving a life threatening injury, and the officer has reasonable grounds to believe the driver was impaired, the person shall be required to submit to a test. And on federal property in Maryland, which is under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service and patrolled by the United States Park Police, under the National Park Service Regulations a refusal is a crime punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $5000 fine.
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