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...
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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...
Alleged drunk driver injures two persons as they changed tires
As most residents of Maryland realize, drunk driving is a serious crime even if the only violation is an excessive blood alcohol content (BAC). Unfortunately, the neurological consequences of intoxication often lead to other serious crimes that compound the criminal...
The differences between a DUI and a DWI
Many people in Maryland enjoy an alcoholic drink from time to time. Drinking alcohol can be a nice way to unwind or to have while enjoying time with friends and family. Drinking by itself is not a problem for the most part, but the decisions people make when they...
Know how to defend yourself against DUI allegations
Drunk driving allegations are quite serious in Maryland. They can threaten you with jail or prison time, large fines, and license suspension or revocation. They can even cause extensive damage to your reputation and affect your ability to obtain and maintain a...
What Is the Difference Between a DUI and a DWI in Maryland?
Drunk driving charges are serious and can have significant consequences for affected parties’ futures. In Maryland, drunk driving laws can take on different forms and carry with them different punishments. This post will offer an overview of two different drunk...
5 Tips on What to Do When Pulled Over for a DUI
Drunk driving kills 28 people in the U.S. every single day. That’s one person per every 51 minutes. Data from the CDC shows that, in 2015, drunk driving was responsible for about 10,000 deaths, one-third of the total traffic-related deaths. It’s easy to see why law...