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Penalties for a second failure to appear and a DWI charge in Maryland can vary. A second failure to appear may result in jail time and fines, while a first-offense DWI can lead to up to 1-year jail, $1,000 fine, and 6 months license suspension. Consulting a local attorney is advisable for precise information.Full Conversation
Girlfriend got arrested for bench warrant for second failure to appear also charged with dwi
Hi John, I understand your girlfriend's situation. To provide accurate information, could you please specify your location (city and state)?
Hagerstown md
Hi John,
I'm sorry to hear about your girlfriend's situation. Here are some general guidelines for dealing with a bench warrant and DWI charges in Maryland:
- **Bench Warrant**: Issued for failing to appear in court. She may be held in custody until a hearing.
- **DWI Charge**: Serious offense, penalties can include fines, license suspension, and possible jail time.
She should consider contacting a local attorney for specific advice.
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Summit Ave, Hagerstown, MD *
Website: https://www.mdcourts.gov/clerks/washington
Is there anything else you need help with?
I'm sorry to hear about your girlfriend's situation. Here are some general guidelines for dealing with a bench warrant and DWI charges in Maryland:
- **Bench Warrant**: Issued for failing to appear in court. She may be held in custody until a hearing.
- **DWI Charge**: Serious offense, penalties can include fines, license suspension, and possible jail time.
She should consider contacting a local attorney for specific advice.
Washington County Circuit Court
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Summit Ave, Hagerstown, MD *
Website: https://www.mdcourts.gov/clerks/washington
Is there anything else you need help with?
Yes can you tell me what the total sentence would be
Hi John,
Sentences for legal issues like bench warrants and DWI charges can vary widely based on several factors, including prior offenses and the specifics of the case. Here are some general guidelines for Maryland:
- **Bench Warrant**: Possible detention until the next hearing.
- **DWI (First Offense)**: Up to *-year jail, $*,* fine, and 6 months license suspension.
For exact details, consulting a local attorney is advisable.
Is there anything else you need assistance with?
Sentences for legal issues like bench warrants and DWI charges can vary widely based on several factors, including prior offenses and the specifics of the case. Here are some general guidelines for Maryland:
- **Bench Warrant**: Possible detention until the next hearing.
- **DWI (First Offense)**: Up to *-year jail, $*,* fine, and 6 months license suspension.
For exact details, consulting a local attorney is advisable.
Is there anything else you need assistance with?
What about the failure to appear
Hi John,
Failure to appear in Maryland can have serious consequences:
- **First Failure to Appear**: May result in a bench warrant and possible contempt of court charges.
- **Second Failure to Appear**: More severe penalties, including potential jail time and fines.
For precise information, consulting a local attorney is advisable.
Is there anything specific you need further assistance with?
Failure to appear in Maryland can have serious consequences:
- **First Failure to Appear**: May result in a bench warrant and possible contempt of court charges.
- **Second Failure to Appear**: More severe penalties, including potential jail time and fines.
For precise information, consulting a local attorney is advisable.
Is there anything specific you need further assistance with?
Ok but what about the total sentence for failure to appear and dwi
Hi John,
The total sentence for failure to appear and DWI in Maryland can vary. Here are some general guidelines:
- **Second Failure to Appear**: Potential jail time and fines.
- **DWI (First Offense)**: Up to *-year jail, $*,* fine, and 6 months license suspension.
For precise sentencing, consulting a local attorney is highly recommended.
Is there anything else you need help with?
The total sentence for failure to appear and DWI in Maryland can vary. Here are some general guidelines:
- **Second Failure to Appear**: Potential jail time and fines.
- **DWI (First Offense)**: Up to *-year jail, $*,* fine, and 6 months license suspension.
For precise sentencing, consulting a local attorney is highly recommended.
Is there anything else you need help with?
Ok am confused
Hi John,
I understand this can be confusing. Let's break it down:
*. **Second Failure to Appear**:
- Potential jail time and fines.
*. **DWI (First Offense)**:
- Up to *-year jail.
- $*,* fine.
- 6 months license suspension.
Both charges can be combined, and the total sentence will depend on the court's decision.
Is there something specific you are confused about?
I understand this can be confusing. Let's break it down:
*. **Second Failure to Appear**:
- Potential jail time and fines.
*. **DWI (First Offense)**:
- Up to *-year jail.
- $*,* fine.
- 6 months license suspension.
Both charges can be combined, and the total sentence will depend on the court's decision.
Is there something specific you are confused about?
Yes
Hi John,
I understand this can be overwhelming. Could you please specify what exactly you are confused about? Is it the potential combined sentence, the legal process, or something else? This will help me provide more precise information.
I understand this can be overwhelming. Could you please specify what exactly you are confused about? Is it the potential combined sentence, the legal process, or something else? This will help me provide more precise information.
I thought failure to appear was 90 days
Hi John,
In Maryland, the penalties for failure to appear can vary based on the specific circumstances and the judge's discretion. Here's some general information:
- **First Failure to Appear**: May result in a bench warrant and possible contempt charges.
- **Second Failure to Appear**: Typically more severe, with potential jail time beyond 90 days.
For precise information, consulting a local attorney is advisable.
Is there anything else you need clarification on?
In Maryland, the penalties for failure to appear can vary based on the specific circumstances and the judge's discretion. Here's some general information:
- **First Failure to Appear**: May result in a bench warrant and possible contempt charges.
- **Second Failure to Appear**: Typically more severe, with potential jail time beyond 90 days.
For precise information, consulting a local attorney is advisable.
Is there anything else you need clarification on?