Maryland DWI Lawyer - Jack Hyatt

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When you retain Jack I. Hyatt, you will get the very best defense from a former assistant states attorney who has prosecuted over 20,000 cases for the State of Maryland, understands both sides of the law and thoroughly knows the state's playbook and procedures.

"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 DWI and all other charges completely dismissed at trial. If you are charged with DWI or any traffic charge, he is the lawyer you need to call." Robert E. Schade

"Thank you for your persistence on hard work. After a breath test of 1.5 resulting in 5 charges including DUI, DWI, failure to drive right of center and leaving the scene of an accident, I was totally surprised when you had all 5 charges dismissed at trial. The result was more than I expected or hoped for. I now understand why the first lawyer I called referred me to you." Dr. Ochi.

Credentials

JACK I. HYATT

Drunk Driving 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

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.

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.

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.

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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