When police officers in Maryland stop a driver whom they suspect is impaired, they may ask the driver to take a series of field sobriety tests. These standardized field sobriety tests are utilized by officers to gauge a person’s impairment due to alcohol or drugs. Law...
Cuando una persona es detenida por sospecha de conducir bajo la influencia del alcohol o drogas (DUI por sus siglas en inglés), el proceso legal que sigue puede ser complejo y abrumador. Es fundamental conocer los pasos que involucra este procedimiento para estar...
Anyone from all walks of life here in Maryland and across the nation can occasionally make a mistake. No matter one’s status in society, if that mistake involves driving while under the influence of alcohol, the potential consequences could be life-altering....
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is an ongoing and very concerning problem in Maryland. Every year, hundreds of people are injured or killed in accidents caused by impaired or drunk drivers. Law enforcement agencies across the state are increasing...
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is illegal – it’s also incredibly dangerous. Yet, every year, thousands of drivers in Maryland are arrested for driving impaired. These accusations can not only have disastrous impacts on a person’s life for many years but...
When Maryland drivers are stopped by police and suspected of being intoxicated, officers will usually ask to administer several field sobriety tests. The horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) is one of three standardized field sobriety tests that officers often administer...
Cuando una persona es acusada de conducir bajo la influencia del alcohol o las drogas, puede recibir cargos por conducción en estado de ebriedad (DUI por sus siglas en inglés). Los acusados pueden enfrentarse a un proceso legal complejo y a menudo intimidante. El...
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is a big issue in Maryland. This concerning problem has caused police forces across the state to ramp up enforcement efforts to prevent crashes and keep roads safe. Although Maryland has strict penalties for those convicted...
Being arrested and charged with driving under the influence can affect a person in many ways. It’s enough to cause sleepless nights, not to mention embarrassment and irreparable damage to one’s reputation and public image. According to police in Anne Arundel County, a...
Dealing with the Maryland legal system can be a daunting experience for almost anyone. This can especially be true for individuals who are suddenly facing charges of driving under the influence of alcohol. Thoughts of losing one’s license, potential fines and even the...