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Dear Mr.Ruby, Mr. Shure, Mrs. Horseman and Mrs. Linton: I would like to express my appreciation to your professional support and guidance during the 3 overwhelming years. I was involved in a car accident. Mr. Shure came to my home and provided assistance the day after the accident. Then, your paralegals, Sandy and Dawn assisted me on each steps and kept me updated. Mr. Ruby answered my questions and phone calls. He tried and settled my case successfully. Your team professional services is the key in the success of my case. I will recommend your firm to my friend Thanks again!

-Lisa Zhang
I got into a really bad car accident and had no clue what to do. Luckily I called Portner & Shure. Thanks to them I did not have to experience the stress of talking to the insurance company's, or the hassle of gathering additional information about my case. Portner & Shure did it all. They handled all of my medical bills, and even provided a convenient chiropractor that was amazing and made me feel like myself again. They also offered a settlement that I was very pleased with.The staff were friendly and respectful. My questions were answered promptly and in great detail. I felt like I was in good hands throughout the entire process Portner & Shure is top notch. They exceeded my expectations. I recommend this law firm to anyone who refuse to settle for less.. Thanks again Portner & Shure for making this tragic experience a stress-free process and providing a satisfying result.

Jessica Tabron, Montgomery County, MD
First of all I thank God to be alive and I thank you for helping me with my case. God bless you all. It was a great pleasure. Thanks.

Angel Regina Reyes de Hernandez
Pam Brown was the paralegal that was handling my case. She was wonderful. She was always pleasant to speak with on the phone and she always kept me updated on my case. I think her professionalism is a testament to the entire team of Portner and Shure. Thank you guys for everything. Jun Jie Liu

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ELECTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM PROGRAM

If you refuse to submit to a test, or submit to a test indicating an alcohol concentration of 0.15 or more at the time of testing you may elect to participate in the ignition Interlock System Program (Program) for one year, under TR§16-404.1. Instead of requesting a hearing on the Order of Suspension, you must enroll in this program within thirty (30) days. However, if you request a hearing, you may not also elect to participate in the program. If you choose to request a hearing and the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) upholds the Order of Suspension, the decision whether to allow you to participate in the Program, in lieu of the license suspension, will be made by the ALJ.

To be eligible you must meet the following conditions:

1. Your driver’s license is not currently suspended, revoked, canceled, or refused;

2. You were not charged with a moving violation arising from the same circumstance as your Order of Suspension involving the serious physical injury or death of another person; and

3. Within thirty (30) days of the date of this Order of Suspension you must:

• Elect in writing to participate in the Ignition Interlock Program for 1 year by completing and returning the bottom portion of the form;

• Have an ignition interlock system installed in your vehicle by one of the approved Interlock Service Providers listed below;

• Surrender to Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA)link your valid Maryland driver’s license, or in the event your license is not in your possession, sign a certified statement that your license is no longer in your possession; and

• Take the sealed enrollment form from the service provider and this form to any full service MVA office to obtain a Maryland driver’s license restricted to the operation only of vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock device.

MVA approved Interlock Service Providers – Maryland

National Interlock Service (800) 374-5760 Smart Start (800) 880-3394
Draeger Interlock of MD (800) 332-6858 Guardian Interlock Services (800) 499-0994
Alcohol Detection Systems (800) 786-7394

How does an interlock device work?

An ignition interlock device means a device that connects a motor vehicle’s ignition system to a breath analyzer that measures a driver’s alcohol concentration and prevents a motor vehicle ignition from starting the motor vehicle if a driver’s alcohol concentration exceeds the calibrated setting on the device. The device also records certain information about its use that is reviewed by the Service Provider every thirty days.

The driver must blow into a mouthpiece connected to the device, allowing the device to measure the driver’s breath alcohol content (BAC). If the device registers a BAC of .025 or higher, it will not allow the vehicle to start. The device will ask for additional retests while the vehicle is being driven. It is not necessary to stop driving while taking the retest.

Violations of the Ignition Interlock Program

Participants who are found to have violated any of the Program provisions will be subject to removal from the Program and the MVA will impose the full period of suspension specified in §16-205.1. Violation of the Program rules and requirements include, but are not limited to the following:

• Failure to have the ignition interlock device installed and obtain a Maryland driver’s license restricted to the operation only of a vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock device;

• Failure to appear for the required monthly monitoring visit every thirty (30) days;

• Operating a motor vehicle not equipped with a functioning interlock device approved for use in this Program.

• Failure to abide by the terms and conditions of the Service Agreement with the Interlock Service Provider, including payment of all costs and fees associated with the Program;

• Tampering with, bypassing, or otherwise removing or rendering inoperable the interlock device, or allowing someone else to do the same;

• Attempting to start or operate the vehicle with a .025 BAC or higher;

• Failure to submit to retests after starting the car;

• Any license suspension or revocation imposed while participating in the Program.

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