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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 The officer took my license, what do I do now? When charged with DUI in Maryland you face both administrative and criminal penalties. License suspensions and revocations are handled administratively, by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). If you refuse the breath test or blow over a .08, then you face a suspension of your license, or for out of state drivers, the privilege to drive in the state of Maryland. The law is designed to get your attention by immediately confiscating licenses of alleged drunk drivers. This is not fair, but courts justify this by saying the suspension is not “punishment” but rather it is for the protection of the public. Unless your license or privilege to drive is already suspended, the officer will usually issue a 45 day temporary license that allows you to drive prior to a hearing. It is a good idea to request a hearing before the Motor Vehicle Administration on these matters. This is done by filling out the back page of the officer’s certification form, (it is marked hearing request copy), and sending it in to the Office of Administrative Hearings with a check for $125.00. If the hearing is requested within 10 days of the arrest, then you will receive an extension of your temporary license if the hearing does not take place within 45 days. MVA hearings are tape recorded informal hearings that take place in a room at the MVA before an administrative law judge (ALJ). Generally there are no witnesses, and the ALJ conducts the hearing based on the paperwork from the arrest. There are several issues that can be raised at these hearings, and in many instances there are complete defenses to these suspensions, or in other instances the driver may request a modification of the suspension. If found guilty of DUI, the MVA may again be able to suspend or revoke your license or privilege to drive in the state of Maryland, so it is possible to have an MVA hearing before and after the criminal proceedings. For licensees licensed in other states, the state of Maryland does not have jurisdiction to suspend your out of state license, but will suspend your privilege to drive in the state of Maryland. The first time a driver blows over .08, it goes on a Maryland PBJ record, and will not be transferred to the home state. A refusal or a second blow over .08 however, may be transferred to the home state, so it is important for out of state drivers to request a hearing and consult with an attorney to try to beat the suspension.
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