If you’ve been a motorist for more than a few years, you’ve probably encountered breathalyzers at DUI checkpoints. These are a common tool used by law enforcement to assess blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in suspected drunk driving cases. They are more reliable than...
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Impaired driving also means being under the influence of drugs
People often think of drunk driving when they think of someone being arrested for impaired driving. Certainly, many impaired driving cases indeed revolve around alcohol, and this is why most people end up facing charges. But it is also important to remember that...
Can you challenge a breath test?
When a person is pulled over because a law enforcement officer suspects that they have been drunk driving, there are several tools that the police officer may use to determine the status of the driver. Initially, they may conduct an interview to talk to the driver and...
DUI penalties are harsher if there is a child in the car
Driving under the influence (DUI) offenses can lead to a variety of different penalties. Judges can incarcerate people, impose sizable fines and even suspend someone's driver's license because of an impaired driving offense. Each of those penalties can be inconvenient...
Not everyone is held to the same blood alcohol limit in Maryland
Drivers certainly need to be aware of the legal limit in Maryland. This refers to the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit that drivers cannot exceed. For most drivers, this is a BAC of 0.08%. It can be measured in various ways, but the most common is a breath...
Law enforcement missteps that could help your DUI defense
When police pull you over for drunk driving, they have to follow a strict set of rules to uphold your rights and the integrity of the evidence collected. Any deviation from these protocols can significantly influence the outcome of your DUI case. If you find yourself...
5 things to avoid after installing an IID
If you are charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and are ordered to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on your vehicle, you need to be extra careful. Violating the Ignition Interlock Program may get you into more trouble. The following are...
What should you know about Maryland’s drunk driving laws?
Driving while intoxicated is against the law in Maryland. The state’s laws are so strict that drivers shouldn’t take a chance on driving if they’ve consumed any alcohol. Anyone who drives in this state should know several things about drunk driving charges in...
Know the regulations around IIDs before you get one
If the only way you can drive legally after a drunk driving conviction is with an ignition interlock device (IID), it’s worthwhile to give it serious consideration. This will allow you to have a restricted license that requires you to drive only vehicles in which...
How can a DUI impact your life?
A DUI charge carries many legal consequences. This can include fines, license suspension or even imprisonment, depending on the circumstances. DUI can also result in additional challenges, such as personal and professional setbacks. Because these consequences are...
