If you plan on going out with family and friends on New Year's Eve, it may be wise to get a designated driver. This is a holiday that often involves a greater level of drinking than you would see on a normal night, and there's nothing wrong with that type of...
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When are sobriety checkpoints legal in Maryland?
Most traffic law enforcement occurs on a case-by-case basis. If police officer spots someone driving erratically or breaking the law, they will pull that person over and likely cite them. Sometimes, like when they suspect impaired driving, they could arrest the...
What must you do during a field sobriety test?
Unless you cause a crash or hurt someone, a police officer can't summarily arrest you for suspected drunk driving. They need to develop probable cause to request further testing. How the driver answers a few questions about their behavior that day could give a police...
An Intro to Maryland’s Ignition Interlock Program
If you have been stopped for drinking and driving, one of the things you may have learned is that those who are convicted may have to use an ignition interlock device. This device, also abbreviated IID, is used to test a driver’s blood alcohol concentration before...
Drinking with a minor in your vehicle can lead to harsh penalties
Whether you’ve had a single drink or several, it’s never a good idea to drive. It’s an even worse idea to get behind the wheel with your children in your vehicle after you've been drinking. Why? The reality is that parents are expected to take steps to keep their...
The Mounting Consequences Of Repeat DUIs
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about a third of all drivers arrested for DUI are repeat offenders. Additionally, many drivers aren’t aware that the consequences of a DUI get more severe with each repeat offense. That means you could...
What are open container laws?
In the state of Maryland, it's illegal to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, many people don't realize that it's also illegal to drive or to ride in a vehicle with an open container of alcohol. Even if you're not actively drinking from the...
Can I be charged with drunk driving if my BAC is under 0.08?
The holiday season is here, and even if you are planning a small celebration, it is likely that alcohol will be involved. It is important that any one in Maryland who plans on driving after consuming alcohol understands Maryland’s drunk driving laws. The two types of...
Is it possible to challenge a breathalyzer test?
Breathalyzer tests can be a primary component of drunk driving charges. Because drunk driving charges, and the penalties and consequences associated with them are so significant, accused drivers should be familiar with breathalyzer test requirements. Was the...
Be prepared to fight field sobriety test results
To many prosecutors, drunk driving cases seem pretty open and shut. As a result, they are often able to pressure accused individuals into plea bargains that force some of the harshest penalties onto those defendants. This can leave those individuals with prison or...