It goes without saying that teenagers should not be drinking alcohol and driving. Ideally, no one should because it is dangerous, and if you drink too much, it could lead to a driving under the influence (DUI) charge. Yet, in the case of teenagers, it is even more...
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Drunk Driving
How long after drinking should you wait to drive?
Drunk driving is a serious offense with far-reaching legal and personal consequences. For this reason, most people know better not to drink and drive. If you’ve been out drinking, however, how do you know when it’s safe to drive again? How long does it take for the...
2 options if facing DUI charges
A driving under the influence (DUI) conviction might seem inevitable once the police have charged you with DUI. That’s why many people just accept it without a fight. Yet, as it is a criminal charge, the consequences are such that you should also consider contesting...
Do I have to yield to a Breathalyzer test in Maryland?
Every driver requires a great deal of focus and situational awareness to operate a motor vehicle safely. It is for this very reason that Maryland, just like all the other states, prohibits drunk driving. A conviction for impaired driving can lead to serious legal and...
How does Maryland treat drunk driving?
There is no charge called drunk driving. Instead, each state gives it a particular name. In Maryland, drunk drivers could face one of two charges. If the police stop you and arrest you, then you need to know which charge you are facing and what the difference is...
Can you just drive away from a DUI checkpoint?
DUI checkpoints are controversial, but they are permitted in Maryland. At these checkpoints, rather than pulling over drivers when they already suspect them of being impaired, the police simply talk to every driver who comes through the checkpoint. They say that this...
Is a lower BAC in the future nationwide?
In February of 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a study that validated their recommendations of reducing blood alcohol concentrations from .08 to .05. Previously, they announced the same strategy to lower the BAC in 2013 for...
2 mistakes to avoid during a DUI stop
Not many things are as unsettling as a police stop. Even if you are a law-abiding citizen, a police stop can be frightening, to say the least. However, if the police have probable cause that you might be driving under the influence (DUI), they will stop you for...
How does law enforcement establish probable cause in a DUI arrest?
Most drunk driving cases begin when you hit another person’s car or when the police pull you over for an investigation. For the latter to happen, the police must have valid reasons to make a lawful traffic stop. They cannot stop you on the assumption that you might be...
What will a DUI mean for your motor vehicle insurance?
To legally drive a vehicle in Maryland, you need a driver's license. You typically also need liability insurance and to register the vehicle you intend to drive with the state. It can cost hundreds of dollars per month to insure a vehicle, but those costs are...
