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  • Thank you very much for your services.
  • 5/10/2012

    Just want to reiterate that Portner & Shure has provided excellent service assisting me with exceptional levels in my accident case. You were able to keep all detail transparent and were readily available for any questions. You guys are the best!

    R.A. (Owings Mills, Maryland) Case# 210714
  • 5/4/2012

    Very friendly and informative! Questions were always answered in a timely manner. I would not use anyone else!

    K.C. (Falls Church, Virginia) Case # 210480
  • 4/27/12

    Good morning Ms. Rowland,

    Thank you for your support in this matter. You were very helpful.
    Thanks,

    L.P. (Catonsville, Maryland) Case# 210722
  • 4/13/2012

    I was very happy with their services from the beginning to the end. All my questions were answered in a professional, timely manner. I would definitely refer this firm to a friend.

    M.P. (Rockville, Maryland) Case#210684
  • 4/13/2012

    Dear Sandy,

    Thank you so much  for all your hard work.I am very happy to work with you thanks again.

    F.S.B. (Alexandria, Virginia) Case #210518

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Probation Before Judgment in Maryland DUI and DWI Cases

Probation Before Judgment or PBJ under Criminal Procedure § 6-220 is not a conviction. A judge can grant this disposition to a defendant in a DUI case if appeal rights are waived, and there have been no prior DUI convictions withing ten years of the current guilty finding. The ten year period begins when the defendant was convicted or given a probation before judgement. Postponing sentencing to a date beyond the ten-year period will not help a defendant qualify for probation before judgement because the time period begins when the defendant pleads or is found guilty. A probation before judgment cannot be expunged.

The MVA's records for probations before judgment are kept separate. The MVA, other driver licensing authorities, courts, criminal justice agencies, the defendant or his or her attorney, the United States Secretary of Transportation, or employers of holders of commercial licenses have access to the records. Insurance companies on the other hand do not.

In order to ensure that a judge will grant a probation before judgment a defendant should be proactive and take steps to mitigate guilt prior to trial. One of the most important steps a defendant can take is alcohol evaluation and treatment. In more serious cases a defendant may need to take further steps. If you have been arrested for drinking and driving and charged with a DUI or DWI contact the Maryland DUI attorneys and Maryland DWI lawyers at Portner & Shure. Our Maryland DUI attorneys can help spot defects in the State's case and help you take the necessary steps to reach the best possible outcome in your case.




Portner & Shure represents clients throughout
Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. 
We serve the following areas:
Maryland - Baltimore City, Dundalk, Essex, Towson, Owings Mills, Bel Air, Ellicott City, Columbia, Olney, Randallstown, Catonsville, Arbutus, Linthicum, Ferndale, Glen Burnie, Hanover, Severn, Ft. Meade, Pasadena, Annapolis, Centreville, Easton, Cambridge, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Salisbury, Ocean City, Laurel, Bowie, Hyattsville, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Greenbelt, Frederick, and Rockville
Virginia - Richmond, Fairfax, Leesburg, Alexandria, Manassas, Arlington, Woodbridge, Sterling, Falls Church, Springfield, Reston, McLean, Annadale, Herndon, Chantilly, Centreville, Ashburn, Dale City, Vienna, Lorton, Dumfries, Tyson's Corner, and Lorton

We serve the following counties:
Virginia - Loudoun County, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Fauquier County, Fredericksburg County, Clark County and Warren County
Maryland - Anne Arundel County, Howard County, Baltimore County, Harford County, Baltimore City, Prince George's County, Frederick County, and Montgomery County



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  • Main Office
  • 7226 Lee DeForest Drive
    Suite 101
    Columbia, MD 21044
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  • Eastern Shore, MD Office
  • 11000 Coastal Highway
    Ocean City, MD 21842
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  • Owings Mills MD Office
  • 10451 Mill Run Circle
    Suite 400
    Owings Mills, MD 21117
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  • Glen Burnie, MD Office
  • 7310 Ritchie Highway
    Empire Towers Building
    Glen Burnie, MD 21061
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  • 2275 Research Boulevard
    Suite 500
    Rockville, MD 20850
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  • 6301 Ivy Lane
    Suite 700
    Greenbelt, MD 20770
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  • 5235 Westview Drive
    Suite 100
    Frederick, MD 21703
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  • Alexandria, VA Office
  • King Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314
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  • 3900 Westerre Parkway
    Suite 300
    Richmond, VA 23233
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    8000 Towers Crescent Drive
    Vienna, VA 22182
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  • Reston Town Center
    Reston, VA 20190
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  • Rosslyn
    Arlington, VA 22209
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