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Let’s get this out of the way: Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated is a bad idea no matter where you are from. That said, if you are pulled over on suspicion of driving under influence (DUI) in Maryland, you will likely be requested by law enforcement to take...
Being convicted of driving under the influence in Maryland is a serious legal matter, and especially for those convicted multiple times. Even a first-offense charge carries substantial penalties upon conviction. Additionally, it is not necessary to be drinking alcohol...
You might think you can drink a certain amount of alcohol and still be fine if the police stop you and Breathalyze you. However, being too sure of what “your limit” is could land you with a DUI ticket. Breathalyzer tests measure your blood alcohol content (BAC) at the...
Field sobriety tests are one way for the police to determine if you are too drunk to drive. If they stop you and ask you to step out of the car, this may be what is coming next. When a police officer asks you to take the field sobriety tests, they are looking for a...
Drivers charged with DUI or DWI will sometimes feel a sense of shame or embarrassment. They may even try to keep the drunk driving charges or penalties a secret from friends and family. However, the reality is that thousands of people of all ages from all walks of...
If a Maryland police officer suspects that you are driving while under the influence of alcohol, you may be asked to take a breathalyzer test. The results of that test may be cited as justification for taking you into custody for DUI. However, it may be possible to...
A suspect in a hit and run involving a police vehicle in Baltimore County last week has been apprehended. Two hours after the accident, Maryland State Police arrested and charged Gaspar Botteon, 45, of Nottingham, with DUI, possession of a controlled dangerous...
It may seem like no big deal to have a drink at happy hour after work or at a party at a friend’s house. However, if you drink and then get behind the wheel of a car, it is possible that you could be pulled over by police and accused of drunk driving -- a situation...
In Maryland, driving under the influence is treated very seriously by law enforcement and prosecutors. Because it is perceived as such a dangerous act, there are various penalties assessed if a person is arrested and convicted of DUI. If it is a first offense, the...
Many states, including Maryland, have introduced DUI diversion programs that are available to first-time offenders. Proponents of such programs point to reduced recidivism among people who have completed the requirements. Many believe that it provides offenders with...
