Facing DUI charges can have serious consequences, especially if you have several on your record. When dealing with repeated DUIs, you must understand your defense options. Examining each area of your case helps build a strong defense that protects your rights. Traffic...
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What Is A Non-Standardized Field Sobriety Test?
The police may pull over drivers under the suspicion that they are drunk driving. To gather evidence against a driver and prove they are inebriated, the police may ask drivers to do a standardized field sobriety test (SFST). There are three kinds of SFSTs: Horizontal...
5 mistakes police make during a DUI arrest
Police officers in Maryland work tirelessly, sometimes risking their lives, to keep city streets safe. Despite adhering to strict standards, they are not perfect. The daily volume of arrests and drunk drivers they face can make them prone to mistakes. Recognizing...
Does Maryland charge people with felony DUI offenses?
Any criminal charge in Maryland can result in life-altering consequences for the accused. A judge can impose penalties based on state law that can include probation, incarceration and financial consequences. Additionally, a guilty plea or conviction will result in a...
How drunk driving affects auto insurance in Maryland
Drunk driving is a serious problem that affects not only the safety of our roads but also the cost of auto insurance for Maryland residents. When individuals decide to get behind the wheel while under the influence, the consequences can be significant, both legally...
The potential penalties of a DUI involving death
Although people know the dangers of driving under the influence (DUI), many still risk it, believing that nothing will go wrong. This reckless behavior, unfortunately, could cost someone else’s life. The aftermath is a hard and traumatizing lesson, burdened with harsh...
How sober people can fail field sobriety tests
Field sobriety tests are often given out by police officers who suspect that someone is under the influence. Maybe the officer watched the driver run a red light at 2:00 A.M. The officer doesn’t know that the driver is drunk but they have reasonable cause to stop the...
What’s the difference between DWI and DUI in Maryland?
In some states, “DWI” and “DUI” are used interchangeably – but Maryland is different. Driving while impaired (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI) have distinct legal meanings in this state. If you’ve been charged with one or the other, understanding more can...
What are the potential signs of a drunk driver?
When the police pull over a drunk driver, it’s usually for a traffic mistake. The police don’t know that the driver is impaired. They just know that the person is driving dangerously and violating traffic regulations. They need to have this reasonable cause for the...
Be wary of police officer questioning in a Maryland DUI stop
When a police officer approaches your vehicle during a stop on suspicion of DUI, they may ask friendly-sounding questions. It may seem they are merely trying to set you at ease, but their queries usually have another purpose. Many Maryland police departments follow an...