Not every attorney has the training, knowledge, and experience to effectively handle jailable traffic charges.   Choosing the right attorney often makes the difference between going to jail or going home.

When you retain Jack I. Hyatt in your Drunk Driving, Driving on Suspended or Revoked License, Speeding or Radar case, you will get an excellent opportunity to have your case dismissed prior to trial.   You will also get an excellent opportunity to avoid a PBJ or drunk driving criminal conviction that can stay with you for the rest of your life, result in multi-year insurance increases and loss of your license.

Upon receipt of your call, we will fully explain all your options, common police mistakes, proven DUI defenses that work, expungement of records, how to save your license, the ways in which DUI cases can be dismissed prior to trial and the very best way to proceed in your case depending upon your facts.

Jack I. Hyatt is fully licensed to practice in every Ocean City county as well as the Maryland Federal court. Even if you believe you are guilty, the state may not be able to prove you are guilty. Our aggressive representation will enable us to target your available defenses to get your case dismissed. You can either schedule an appointment, or if you are more than 20 miles from our office, or out of state, you can begin your case by telephone in which event, the steps we take and the result will be identical.

***Both Maryland and out of state lawyers have chosen Jack I. Hyatt to represent them in their personal DUI cases.***

As a past Assistant State's Attorney, he has gained experience in over 20,000 cases, thoroughly knows the state's play book, understands police mistakes, and is able to use both sides of the law to target potential available defenses to get your case dismissed prior to trial, keep your license, avoid a PBJ, and a criminal conviction for DUI and multi-year insurance increases.

The police are required to follow strict procedures. Failure to do so can lead to the dismissal of your DUI case. What is referred to as a "Technicality" or "Loophole", is actually a way of using the constitution to have your case DUI dismissed. I understand how to dismantle the toughest cases, even with the highest breath test results. I also understand exactly how physical or mental illnesses or disabilities can be confused with DUI and the very best way to project these defenses to the court and also recognize when they will not work. Not every lawyer has the same training and experience to defend DUI cases.

We offer you an excellent opportunity to avoid a guilty plea, a permanent DUI or PBJ conviction on your record that often can never be expunged, multi-year insurance increases and possible fine or jail sentence. Each case is different and past records are no assurance that the lawyer will reach a favorable result in any future case. "Justice is your right, we demand it" Upon receipt of your call we will target your available defenses.

"There is No Substitute For Experience."

Because you were charged with DUI in Ocean City, Speeding, Driving on a Suspended License or Radar does not mean the State can prove their case. While most police officers perform their tasks properly, there are many instances when their acts, omissions, or failure to comply with detailed procedures when giving a ticket, or making an arrest, creates a valid and enforceable defense to enable your case to be dismissed prior to trial. Solid preparation and a knowledgable Ocean City DWI Lawyer, with years of courtroom experience, who understands the sequences of arrest and trial are your best defenses and chances to get your case dismissed prior to trial.

As the result of your interview, I will detect the weakest link or links of the state's case and if a defense exists, I will detect it, raise it on your behalf and have your case dismissed prior to trial.

During your interview, I will ask detailed questions to determine what happened when you were charged and will explain what defenses will work to get your case dismissed. Just because the state has charged you with DUI does not mean you are guilty or the state state can prove you are guilty. Every case and factual sequence has a weakest link. The fact is, in numerous cases, the state absolutely can not prove guilt.

I have been in that very same position, for many years, involved in many thousands of cases, as a past assistant State's Attorney. I know how to seek out the weak elements in the state's case and often can have the case completely dismissed prior to your trial.

Explaining to the court you were going with the flow of traffic, did not have a lot to drink, your speedometer was, or was not working, that other vehicles were traveling at a similar same speed, will provide your best chance of a busy, but polite judge, imposing a guilty verdict, causing an accumulation of points, an insurance premium increase and possible loss of your license. You can walk into any traffic court, at any time, and watch how these excuses do not work, but consistently result in points on your record and a substantial increase in insurance costs.

Jack I. Hyatt is a seasoned, and experienced trial Ocean City DUI Lawyer, having an extensive knowledge of the Ocean City traffic court system, bringing over 30 years of courtroom experience, in many thousands of cases, to enable you to have the best opportunity to get your case dismissed. He has tried over 20,000 cases for the State of Ocean City as an Assistant State's Attorney For Baltimore City. This, day in, day out, continuous courtroom experience has enabled him to have a clear understanding how the Ocean City court system works, from the point of the initial charge throughout the entire court process. If you were stopped due to radar, photo radar, laser, lidar, vascar, police car pace or airplane pace, Mr. Hyatt's specific knowledge will enable him to zero in to detect essential elments of non compliance and get your case dismissed.

Frequently, knowlege of specific DUI and traffic court decisions and statutes, makes the entire difference between wining and losing. Motions filed with the court are meaningless, without incorporating these specific legal authorities into the documents filed on your behalf. Busy trial judges, who hear hear many different tyes of cases, may not be as knowledgeable as a dedicated Ocean City DUI Lawyer who can bring specific knowledge to each case which will make all of the difference between wining and losing.

Examples of Motions I am familiar with and can file on your behalf to attempt to have your charge thrown out are: * To determine if the officer had reasonable suspicion to stop you? * To determine if the officer had probable cause to place you under arrest? * To suppress any statement you made in custody because you were not read your rights to remain silent? * To suppress any sample of your blood, breath or urine where procedures were not properly followed? * To object to evidence that was not obtained properly?

Mr. Hyatt is fully licensed to practice in every Ocean City, the Maryland Federal Court as well as the United States Supreme Court.

Throughout your case, he will require the State to prove every single element of their case beyond a reasonable doubt, which often, they can not do. He will ask detailed questions begining when and why you were stopped, what did the arresting officer observe, how detailed is his memory, was the stop legal, was any search legal, reviewing what was said to induce you to speak, take any tests, were field tests administered properly, did the officer fully know how to administer the, was all machinery used in good repair, was all machinery used tested properly, was the machinery timely tested, did the officer know how to properly use the machinery, did the officer who tested the machinery know how to properly test it, when did the officer last qualify on the machinery are examples of premininary questions.

It only takes one of these non-compliant elements to be detected to enable Mr. Hyatt to get your case dismissed prior to your trial.

Our office represents numerous parties around the country who do not reside in Ocean City. If you reside outside Ocean City, or more than twenty miles from our office, and your case is in the Ocean City Court system, you can begin your case be mail. Whether you begin your case by scheduling an office appointment, or by mail, what will be done, every sequence, every procedure and the end result will be identical.

"There is No Substitute For Experience."

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Ocean City DRUNK DRIVING PENALTIES

The most commonly charged criminal offenses are driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving while impaired by alcohol. Driving while under the influence or DWI can be proven by a test result of .08 or more or by evidence showing that the driver's normal coordination has been substantially impaired as a result of the consumption of alcohol. The maximum penalties are 1 year and $1000 for a first offense, 2 years and $2000 for a second offense, and 3 years and $3000 for a third offense. DWI also carries 12 points with the MVA and at a hearing the driver's license may be revoked.

Driving while impaired by alcohol or DWI can be proven by evidence showing that the driver's normal coordination was impaired to some extent as a result of the consumption of alcohol. This offense can be proved by evidence of a test result of .07 or more, but less than .08. The maximum penalty is 60 days and $500 for a first offense and one year and $500 for a subsequent offense. DWI also carries 8 points with the MVA and at a hearing the driver's license may be suspended.

If the driver who has been found guilty of either DUI or DWI has not had a prior DUI or DWI in Ocean City within the previous 5 years, he or she may be eligible for a probation before judgment or PBJ. When a driver receives PBJ, they are placed on probation for a specified length of time.

If the terms of probation are fulfilled, points are not assessed and the entry of guilt goes on a segregated record at the MVA that is not available to the public, but is available to law enforcement and the courts.

HOW TO DEAL WITH THE POLICE

Never Admit To Anything

You have no obligation to answer any question. If you are in your car, you must provide license, registration, and insurance. Anywhere else, you have no requirement to provide any information, and you cannot be arrested for not talking to the police. However, never badmouth or obstruct the police. If you are being arrested or detained, you have a right to know why. If not, ask if you are free to go and if so leave immediately. Everything you say to the police is important, and may be recorded without your knowledge. Never offer any extra information. lf you do answer questions, keep them very short and to the point, and most important, Never confess - it does not help you.

Insist On Seeing A Lawyer You have a legal right to speak with a lawyer. Never speak to the police without at least consulting one. If you speak to the police without a lawyer, you have given up one of your most important rights. Never agree to go to the police station to answer questions or submit to interrogation.Never confess - it does not help you.

Always Protest A Search

Even if the search is by a court ordered warrant you should always make it very clear that any entry onto your premises is fully against your wishes, and that YOU DO NOT CONSENT IN ANY WAY TO THE SEARCH. Never cooperate in a search - it does not help you.

Never Invite The Police Into Your Home, Office or Car

Any lack of protest can be considered an invitation. If they ask if they may enter, and you do not immediately voice your strong protest, this may be construed as an invitation on your part. This voids your right to privacy, and you lose this right later in court. Never cooperate in a search - it does not help you.

The Police Can and Do Lie

Be Aware Of Your Body Language and Eye Movements

Be conscious of your body language and eye movements. The police (especially interrogators) are very well trained in reading your body language and eye movements. These are involuntary movements that you make, and reveal your state of mind, and even if you are lying or telling the truth. Remain calm, do not react to questions, and never offer any information or answer a question you do not want to. Never confess or cooperate in a search - it does not help you and it will not make the justice system more lenient on you - EVER.

Most important: Remember that the justice system is never more lenient on you when you give up your rights. Confessing or cooperating will only make things harder on you. When you give up your rights, you also give up any hope of being treated fairly. Always be polite and courteous, but never cave in and waive your rights. EVER.