Category Archives: Drunk Driving Charges
Bad Field Sobriety Tests
When you are pulled over for any driving offense in Maryland, the police officer will also be looking for evidence of other crimes or possible threats or risks to the community. The requires police to maintain a healthy balance between vigilance and allowing people to have privacy and be left alone. Thus, police will… Read More »
Reasons to Fight a Second DUI Offense
If you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Maryland, you are probably worried about losing your license, heavy fines, or even jail time. But if it’s a second or third DUI, then you should strongly consider fighting the charges. If you need help beating a DUI charge, call the Law Offices… Read More »
Reasons to Fight a Second DUI Offense
If you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Maryland, you are probably worried about losing your license, heavy fines, or even jail time. But if it’s a second or third DUI, then you should strongly consider fighting the charges. If you need help beating a DUI charge, call the Law Offices… Read More »
Four Ways a DUI Conviction Can Keep You From Working
After a DUI conviction, there are going to be some big changes in your life. DUIs have long-term consequences that cannot be overstated. Perhaps the most notable effects are related to your employment. To better understand how a DUI can affect your work, consider the following 4 ways that a conviction can keep you… Read More »
Debunking DUI Myths in Maryland
If you’ve been arrested and charged with a DUI in Maryland, you need experienced legal representation immediately. Do not rely on the prosecutor or the police to protect your interests. There are many myths and urban legends going around, but ultimately the only way to avoid a conviction is to fight your charges and… Read More »
DUI on a Boat in Maryland
Everyone knows it’s illegal to drive a car drunk, but many people seem to forget about this rule when operating a boat. Some states do not have expressed laws making impaired boating illegal. However, Maryland does. The operator of a watercraft in Maryland can be charged with DUI just the same as when driving… Read More »
Maryland DUI With Kids in the Car
Getting charged with a DUI is bad enough, but if you are caught driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Maryland, and you have children in the car at the time of your arrest, you could be facing seriously enhanced penalties. If you are arrested for DUI with children in your car,… Read More »
Factors that affect blood alcohol content level
There are many different factors that can affect how quickly a person’s blood alcohol content rises after drinking alcohol. In Maryland, and in all other states in the U.S., it is illegal for drivers to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level at or above 0.08, states the Governors Highway Safety Association…. Read More »
Studies show breath tests are not always accurate
Breath test devices may not always give accurate BAC results, which could result in an erroneous DUI conviction. Although having a few drinks when going out to dinner is not illegal in Maryland, driving while intoxicated is against the law. People who are suspected of drinking and driving may be pulled over by a… Read More »
Maryland may soon have some of the toughest DUI laws
A bill that would expand Maryland’s ignition interlock program to all DUI offenders has passed the House of Delegates. The Maryland House of Delegates recently passed House Bill 1342 in a unanimous vote, paving the way for the state to soon see a major increase in penalties for people convicted of impaired driving, according… Read More »