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Law enforcement officers have a duty to ensure that they’re not violating anyone’s rights as they interact with them during the criminal justice process. This means that they can’t conduct traffic stops or arrest individuals for malicious purposes. One thing that...
Facing DUI charges can be overwhelming and scary. You may be worried about the consequences you face. While fines, losing your driving privileges and jail time are immediate concerns of a DUI conviction, you may not realize that there are long-term consequences that...
Both the Bill of Rights and state law in Maryland protect people from inappropriate police activity. People can ask the courts to throw out evidence or dismiss charges based on police misconduct. Although most police officers perform their jobs in good faith, some of...
It is law enforcement officers' job to ensure that drunk motorists are kept out of the roads. But, just like everyone else, it is not unusual for the police to make certain mistakes during the course of their work. The penalties for a DUI conviction in Maryland can be...
As you know, police officers use several tools to determine if an individual is incapacitated by alcohol or drugs. For example, a cop might ask you to stand on one leg for 30 seconds or walk heel to toe during the encounter. Another sobriety test, called the...
Recently, we featured a blog post discussing some of the mistakes DUI defendants can make that might harm their case. Police officers are human, too, and are also susceptible to making mistakes. Some of the errors of police officers revolve around the probable cause...
A DUI conviction is a serious offense, one that can greatly impact your life for years. A conviction will remain on your record and will go with you wherever you go. If you have been accused of drunk driving, it is important that you avoid mistakes that can hurt your...
Most people know that adults can’t drive if they have a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more without running the risk of being arrested for drunk driving. Some individuals put a lot of faith in breath test machines (Breathalyzers) but there’s a chance that...
If a police officer suspects you of drunk driving, they will have to gather evidence before they can arrest you in most cases. Usually, if the issue arises during a standard traffic stop, a police officer will talk to a driver first. Then they will request a field...
Under the Fourth Amendment, law enforcement officers need a certain level of justification before they can pull you over. For a drunk driving arrest, the law requires the police to have “reasonable suspicion” that a motorist is engaged in illegal behavior before...
