Any criminal charge in Maryland can result in life-altering consequences for the accused. A judge can impose penalties based on state law that can include probation, incarceration and financial consequences. Additionally, a guilty plea or conviction will result in a...
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Drunk Driving
How drunk driving affects auto insurance in Maryland
Drunk driving is a serious problem that affects not only the safety of our roads but also the cost of auto insurance for Maryland residents. When individuals decide to get behind the wheel while under the influence, the consequences can be significant, both legally...
The potential penalties of a DUI involving death
Although people know the dangers of driving under the influence (DUI), many still risk it, believing that nothing will go wrong. This reckless behavior, unfortunately, could cost someone else’s life. The aftermath is a hard and traumatizing lesson, burdened with harsh...
How sober people can fail field sobriety tests
Field sobriety tests are often given out by police officers who suspect that someone is under the influence. Maybe the officer watched the driver run a red light at 2:00 A.M. The officer doesn’t know that the driver is drunk but they have reasonable cause to stop the...
What’s the difference between DWI and DUI in Maryland?
In some states, “DWI” and “DUI” are used interchangeably – but Maryland is different. Driving while impaired (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI) have distinct legal meanings in this state. If you’ve been charged with one or the other, understanding more can...
What are the potential signs of a drunk driver?
When the police pull over a drunk driver, it’s usually for a traffic mistake. The police don’t know that the driver is impaired. They just know that the person is driving dangerously and violating traffic regulations. They need to have this reasonable cause for the...
Be wary of police officer questioning in a Maryland DUI stop
When a police officer approaches your vehicle during a stop on suspicion of DUI, they may ask friendly-sounding questions. It may seem they are merely trying to set you at ease, but their queries usually have another purpose. Many Maryland police departments follow an...
Driving immediately after a DUI arrest leads to more trouble
If a driver is charged with driving under the influence (DUI) on a public road in Maryland, the officer who gave the charge can arrest the driver and take them back to the station. The officer will confiscate the driver’s license and issue a temporary one. The driver...
What are chemical sobriety tests
Driving drunk can lead to the police pulling a vehicle over and conducting an investigation. The police will use several tactics to gather evidence to determine whether a driver is drunk, including questioning, standardized field sobriety tests and chemical sobriety...
Do you have to report your DUI arrest to your employer?
If you’ve been arrested and charged with DUI, you can start to feel the effects on your life immediately. Even if you’ve been released from jail, police probably kept your driver’s license. You may have had to post bail. In the meantime, you need to go to work. A lot...