Category Archives: Felony DUI
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 »
Maryland Multiple DUI Violations
As anyone who has been arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol knows, the consequences can be severe. It follows, therefore, that the consequences for repeat violations would be even more severe. If you’ve been arrested for multiple DUI violations, then the best thing you can do is to find… 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 »
Counties throughout Maryland increase sobriety checkpoints for holidays
Field sobriety checkpoints were deemed legal by the Supreme Court in 1990. Maryland officials are planning on using these checkpoints during the holidays. Tis the season to be merry — for many, this can mean enjoying holiday parties with loved ones, friends and colleagues. Unfortunately, it can also mean spending time at a sobriety… Read More »
Three common defenses to drunk driving charges in Maryland
Those facing DUI charges have options. Getting charged with driving under the influence (DUI) is an intimidating occurrence. Those who find themselves facing these charges may be tempted to rush through the process on their own, hoping to get a “good deal” and move on with their lives. Before agreeing to anything, it is… Read More »
Bill proposes stricter ignition interlock laws for MD drunk drivers
A new bill in Maryland would require all drivers convicted of drinking and driving to use an ignition interlock device. According to WBOC16, the Maryland General Assembly is currently looking at a bill that would strengthen the penalties convicted drunk drivers in the state face. If this bill is passed, those convicted of drunk… Read More »