Drunk Driving

There are so many challenging potential consequences associated with driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) conviction that those who have been accused of drunk driving may – very understandably – feel overwhelmed just thinking about them....

A DUI conviction can be incredibly worrying, especially if you believe you did nothing wrong. It might feel too difficult and perhaps pointless to contest a police officer's word. However, there are instances when police officers make mistakes and the equipment they...

The police have to have some way to determine if a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol before they have probable cause to make an arrest and DUI charge. While the police may look for signals that a driver is impaired, such as erratic driving, the odor of...

Being charged and convicted of driving under influence (DUI) is stressful, to say the least. If you are convicted of drunk driving, one of the consequences you will have to contend with is the installation of an ignition interlock device (IID) on your car (the...

If you are charged with drunk driving, there are a myriad of decisions you will need to make. One of these decisions is whether you should plead guilty and pay your price to society or fight the charges. The decision to plead guilty or fight the DUI charges largely...

Many drunk driving charges occur because the driver was under the impression that a common misconception could help them out. Unfortunately, many of these are wholeheartedly believed in and oftentimes with the testament from a friend who is sure they work. Yet, it’s...

When the police perform a traffic stop under the suspicion that a driver is drunk driving, they may ask the driver to do a sobriety test. In some cases, the police may have the suspect do a standardized field sobriety test (SFST). An SFST allows police to judge a...

Most traffic violations in Maryland are not criminal in nature. Usually, when you get into a car accident and are at fault, the other driver may file a civil lawsuit, and your insurance will cover the other driver’s damages. However, there are some instances when you...

A field sobriety test is a kind of evaluation that police use to determine if someone is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These tests may be administered before a breath test to collect additional evidence. The following are several field sobriety...

Being arrested and charged with a DUI is a scary and challenging thing. While you may be focused on the immediate penalties of this charge, such as significant fines, loss of your license and jail time, you can’t overlook the long-term impact this conviction may...