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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...
Many Marylanders may feel like getting a DUI in this state is not a huge deal since the conviction for DUI is, in most cases, a misdemeanor and many prosecutors will not push for jail on a first offense with no aggravating circumstances. Jail is a possibility for any...
The incidents of drunk driving spike in Maryland every holiday season, and yet another one took place in Bel Air last Saturday night. A six-car pileup involving a total of nine vehicles occurred on Baltimore Pike at around 6 p.m, and fortunately did not result in...
One of the most inconvenient penalties that may follow a drunk driving conviction in Maryland is having an ignition interlock device placed on your vehicle. That being said, participating in the Ignition Interlock Program could allow you to keep your driver’s license...
As the 2020 holiday season approaches, college students return home for the first time since being away at school. You and your family spend this time reconnecting with each other and the community. Your children will spend time with friends, perhaps letting loose...
No one should ever operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Impaired drivers were responsible for 122 highway fatalities in 2018, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration - or nearly one out of every four traffic deaths...
The minute you see those flashing lights behind you after a night out celebrating with friends, you begin to worry. When the police pull you over, you hope you will be sober enough to avoid driving drunk. Yet if your blood alcohol content (BAC) registers at .08 or...
