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The police often use DUI checkpoints to catch drunk drivers. Public holidays such as the Fourth of July weekend, when many people tend to consume alcohol, typically see various checkpoints in place. If the police do not adhere to all the regulations when setting up or...
A police officer who pulls over a driver for the suspicion of drunk driving will have to try to determine what’s going on with the driver. They need to have probable cause to conduct an arrest. One factor that can establish this is determining the driver’s blood...
A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) can significantly limit your ability to drive and access employment and educational opportunities. If you or someone you know is facing an uncertain future because of this type of charge in Maryland, you may have...
Drunk driving is illegal, and you're well aware of that. You want to get sober before you get in the car. But you've already been drinking with your friends, and it's time to head home, so what do you do? Many people will turn to a variety of tactics to try to get...
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...
