A DUI arrest can raise questions when dash cam footage does not exist or cannot be produced. You may wonder whether that absence weakens the case against you. In Maryland, missing video does not end a DUI charge, but it can affect how the evidence holds up. Why dash...
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Breathalyzer results: A legal checklist for your defense
Seeing blue lights in the rearview mirror can make anyone’s heart race. If that stop ends in a DUI arrest based on a breath test result, you might feel like the you no longer have any options. While this moment feels overwhelming, you must have a thoughtful look at...
How DUI allegations can disrupt your career in Maryland
Being pulled over under any circumstance can set your heart to racing and leave you concerned about what the officer who pulled you over will say. But if you wind up accused of drunk driving, the stakes can be enormously higher. While Maryland DUI charges can threaten...
What is the penalty for supplying alcohol to minors?
Under Maryland law, just as in other states, it is illegal for someone to knowingly provide alcohol to another person who is a minor. Intent is important here. They need to understand upfront that the other person is under 21 years old, and they have to intentionally...
Can you be charged just for transporting alcohol in your car?
You might have heard that people sometimes face charges because they have a bottle or can of alcohol in their vehicle. Is this true? Might you face charges just because you have been to the store and bought some cans? The truth is more nuanced than that. Alcohol needs...
Halloween “mischief” can lead to serious criminal charges
There are a lot of arrests on Halloween and the days and nights surrounding it. There’s something about the holiday that leads to bad behavior for some people. It’s easy for people who are generally law-abiding citizens to get caught up in it. The consequences can...
Will a college student get expelled after an arrest?
If you’re the parent of a college student, you may worry about them getting arrested. Maybe they’ll be accused of driving under the influence or drinking underage. Maybe you’re worried that they will use study drugs or other illegal substances. Maybe you’ve just heard...
Does any type of alcohol get you more drunk than another?
People will sometimes say that they have to avoid certain types of alcohol. Maybe they believe they can drink a beer, but whiskey will just get them too drunk. Or perhaps they like to have a gin and tonic, but they won’t do a shot of tequila. But is there any truth to...
Using involuntary intoxication as a defense
People often say that their intoxication was responsible for their actions. It could be something simple, like getting into an argument with their significant other and apologizing the next morning. But it could also be much more serious, such as committing a criminal...
What should you expect at a sobriety checkpoint?
In Maryland, one common element that often leads to driving while impaired (DWI) charges is a sobriety checkpoint. For most drivers, the thought of being stopped at a checkpoint can be unsettling. However, knowing what to expect can make all the difference. This blog...
