For 20 years I have successfully litigated criminal, serious traffic (DUI/DWI), and civil cases throughout MD, DC, and VA. I am a recipient of AVVO's Superb 10.0 rating and its Clients' Choice Award (2013-2020). I am AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest level of professional excellence at which a firm can be ranked by its peers, and am a recipient of their "Client Champion-Platinum" Award (2019-2021).
I have been selected for inclusion in the following lists: Rue Ratings' Best Attorneys of America (2015-2021); Maryland and Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers (2010-2021) (limited to 5% of Maryland and D.C. lawyers); The National Trial Lawyers "Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Maryland" (2010-2021); The National Trial Lawyers "Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Maryland" (2013-2021); and Washingtonian Magazine's Best Lawyers (2011-2012).
If you have been arrested for traffic misdemeanors such as DUI or DWI and Driving on a Suspended License; criminal misdemeanors and felonies such as Assault and Battery, Drug Possession and Distribution; or have been injured in an automobile accident or through medical malpractice, please contact me, C. Sei-Hee Arii, at Arii Law Firm, LLC.
I have been selected for inclusion in the following lists: Rue Ratings' Best Attorneys of America (2015-2021); Maryland and Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers (2010-2021) (limited to 5% of Maryland and D.C. lawyers); The National Trial Lawyers "Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Maryland" (2010-2021); The National Trial Lawyers "Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Maryland" (2013-2021); and Washingtonian Magazine's Best Lawyers (2011-2012).
If you have been arrested for traffic misdemeanors such as DUI or DWI and Driving on a Suspended License; criminal misdemeanors and felonies such as Assault and Battery, Drug Possession and Distribution; or have been injured in an automobile accident or through medical malpractice, please contact me, C. Sei-Hee Arii, at Arii Law Firm, LLC.
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Experienced DUI attorney C. Sei-Hee Arii will analyze the facts of each drunk driving charge to construct the best drunk driving defense possible or negotiate a reduction in charges.
The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) notes that alcohol is responsible for more deaths on the highway than any other cause.
Like many states, Maryland legislates harsh penalties for individuals convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs.
Being cited for DUI in Maryland or for causing a drunk driving accident is serious.
The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) notes that alcohol is responsible for more deaths on the highway than any other cause.
Like many states, Maryland legislates harsh penalties for individuals convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs.
Being cited for DUI in Maryland or for causing a drunk driving accident is serious.
I can say it was the best decision to seek Ms Arii's assistance.
This was my first DUI and the ordeal was really nerve-racking as I felt my life was over after the arrest.
She explained to me very well what could possibly happen and I was kept informed and never felt I was given the run around like the first attorneys I called.
She was very professional and very knowledgeable when it comes to DUI.
I would definitely refer her to my family and friends.
There are two separate consequences in Maryland when you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
This was my first DUI and the ordeal was really nerve-racking as I felt my life was over after the arrest.
She explained to me very well what could possibly happen and I was kept informed and never felt I was given the run around like the first attorneys I called.
She was very professional and very knowledgeable when it comes to DUI.
I would definitely refer her to my family and friends.
There are two separate consequences in Maryland when you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
The distinction between driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) and driving while impaired by alcohol (DWI) is one of degree.
Driving Under the Influence of alcohol (DUI) is the more serious crime and requires either a breath test result of 0.08 or more ("DUI Per Se") OR a finding that the alcohol the driver has consumed has substantially impaired the driver's normal coordination.
Administratively, 12 points may be assessed with the MVA and the driver's license may be revoked.
Driving While Impaired (DWI) is the less serious crime and requires a breath test result between 0.07 and 0.08 or a finding that the alcohol the driver has consumed has impaired normal coordination to some extent.
Driving Under the Influence of alcohol (DUI) is the more serious crime and requires either a breath test result of 0.08 or more ("DUI Per Se") OR a finding that the alcohol the driver has consumed has substantially impaired the driver's normal coordination.
Administratively, 12 points may be assessed with the MVA and the driver's license may be revoked.
Driving While Impaired (DWI) is the less serious crime and requires a breath test result between 0.07 and 0.08 or a finding that the alcohol the driver has consumed has impaired normal coordination to some extent.
If your license was taken away from you upon your arrest for DUI/DWI, you were most likely issued a "Temporary Driver's License".
This white piece of paper authorizes you to continue driving for 45 days.
After the 45th day, your license will be suspended, unless you timely request a hearing (10 days to guarantee the extension or 30 days to guarantee a hearing, but possibly not an extension of your temporary license*) and the MVA sends you a notice extending your temporary license.
If you would like to continue driving to work, school, and/or alcohol education or treatment after the 45th day, you will need to speak with an attorney to determine whether or not you should request an administrative hearing to extend your driving privilege, as there are times when a hearing is not in your best interest, particularly when the driver refused the breath/blood test and in situations when the breath test result was 0.15 or higher or if it is the driver's second offense within 5 years, in which case an ignition interlock device, discussed below, should be considered.
This white piece of paper authorizes you to continue driving for 45 days.
After the 45th day, your license will be suspended, unless you timely request a hearing (10 days to guarantee the extension or 30 days to guarantee a hearing, but possibly not an extension of your temporary license*) and the MVA sends you a notice extending your temporary license.
If you would like to continue driving to work, school, and/or alcohol education or treatment after the 45th day, you will need to speak with an attorney to determine whether or not you should request an administrative hearing to extend your driving privilege, as there are times when a hearing is not in your best interest, particularly when the driver refused the breath/blood test and in situations when the breath test result was 0.15 or higher or if it is the driver's second offense within 5 years, in which case an ignition interlock device, discussed below, should be considered.
I had a license suspension hearing at the MVA, why do I have to go to the District Court?.
Do not confuse your MVA license suspension hearing date with your District Court DUI/DWI court date.
Maryland punishes you by taking your license in an administrative proceeding and then punish you again in court on your criminal charges.
As an experienced attorney, I can help you develop factual and legal defenses to the DUI/DWI charges and place the burden on the state prosecutors to prove their case against you beyond a reasonable doubt.
Do not confuse your MVA license suspension hearing date with your District Court DUI/DWI court date.
Maryland punishes you by taking your license in an administrative proceeding and then punish you again in court on your criminal charges.
As an experienced attorney, I can help you develop factual and legal defenses to the DUI/DWI charges and place the burden on the state prosecutors to prove their case against you beyond a reasonable doubt.
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