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Many people use DUI and DWI interchangeably. However, these two terms have distinct meanings in Maryland law – the fundamental difference between the two lies in the level of impairment necessary and their resulting penalties. Understanding these charges is crucial if...
When facing a charge for driving under the influence (DUI) in Maryland, most people are aware of the immediate legal penalties that come with it, including fines and potential jail time. However, many fail to consider the long-lasting financial and personal...
If you’re facing DUI charges in Maryland, a potential conviction could lead to license sanctions and criminal penalties. You could face time behind bars and need to pay significant financial fines. You may also lose your driver’s license, and points will be added to...
If you’re an avid football fan, whether at the college or pro level, you may be attending or even planning at least one tailgate party this season. Of course, tailgate parties can accompany concerts and other events as well. Most people don’t consider the possibility...
If you’re facing drunk driving allegations in Maryland, the sentence you get is going to depend – in part – on how many convictions you have on your record. A subsequent offense typically carries a much more severe penalty than a first offense. For example, a first...
Say you’re driving home from a restaurant, bar or friend’s house where you’ve had a couple of drinks (or more). You’re just blocks from your house when you see a police car in your rearview mirror. If you continue home and pull into your garage, can the officer...
A law that’s been long fought for took effect on Oct. 1. Those who advocated for it say that it closes a dangerous loophole in the Maryland drunk driving statute known as “Noah’s Law.” The law was named for a Montgomery County police officer who was fatally struck...
If you like to have a drink, you may sometimes be in a situation where you want to have a drink but also need to drive afterward. While the best option would be to either not drive, or stick to non-alcoholic drinks, you are within your legal right to consume some...
In Maryland, anyone convicted of a DUI needs to undergo a DUI evaluation, as the outcome will determine your penalties or obligations to fulfill. The evaluation also helps determine the extent of your substance use and whether you need education or further treatment....
Not all drivers like to abstain from alcohol altogether. While doing so is the most sensible option, the law does not forbid drinking before driving altogether. Provided you do not breach the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit, crash or drive in a way that...
