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...
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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...
DUI vs. DWI: What’s the difference in Maryland?
Different states use different terms to describe drunk driving charges. Somewhat confusingly, Maryland uses both DUI and DWI, but they mean slightly different things. Here is how they differ; Driving under the influence (DUI) is the more serious charge This is the...
How fast does your BAC go down naturally?
Drinking increases your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), of course, and it will then go back down in town. The exact impact of one drink depends on a few different factors, such as a person’s height, weight, and gender. Typically speaking, one drink will raise...
What happens if you can’t afford to install an ignition interlock device?
Under Maryland law, you’re considered a repeat offender if you received more than one driving under the influence (DUI) violation within five years. As part of your penalties, officials might require you to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle. An...
2 things you should never say during a DUI stop
If the police have reasonable suspicion that you might be driving under the influence of alcohol, they will pull you over to investigate the situation. It is important to understand that your case starts as soon as the police stop you for an investigation. What you do...
What to expect from a license suspension hearing
If you’re charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Maryland, your license can be suspended even if you’ve just committed your first offense. The officer who charged you can also confiscate your license on the spot and issue you a temporary driving license....
Can breathalyzer test results be wrong?
If the police reasonably suspect that you are driving under the influence of alcohol, they will pull you over for an investigation. This may include administration of a breathalyzer test. However, it is not uncommon for breathalyzer equipment to give faulty results....
3 ways your health can affect your BAC reading
When you’re pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, you can almost expect the officer involved to ask you to submit to chemical testing to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC). This is most commonly done through a Breathalyzer-type device, which is designed...
What does Maryland law say about DUI probation?
DUI (driving under the influence) is a serious offense with significant legal consequences. Individuals convicted of DUI may face probation as part of their sentence. Understanding DUI probation’s specifics is crucial for defendants to help prevent avoidable...