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....
Month: March 2024
St. Patrick’s Day crackdown results in several DUI arrests
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...
DUI versus DWI in Maryland
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...
How accurate is the horizontal gaze nystagmus test?
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...