If you have been charged with DUI or DWI, you should discuss your charges with a DUI attorney in Annapolis as soon as possible. While a criminal charge is usually the result of being suspected of driving drunk, some drivers simply refuse to take a chemical (breathalyzer) test altogether. If you refuse to take a test verifying your blood alcohol or drug concentration, or if you elect to take the test and fail it, the police officer will confiscate your driverâs license. You then have the right to request a hearing with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, or MVA. You must request a hearing within 10 days of your DUI or DWI stop. It is important to read and understand all of the paperwork that you are given during and after your DUI or DWI stop. During the MVA hearing, an Administrative Law Judge will decide whether to suspend your license. You should make sure to bring an experienced criminal defense lawyer who regularly handles DUI cases so that your rights are protected while you stand before the judge.