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...
Year: 2024
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...
Lo que un abogado puede hacer para un acusado de DUI
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...
Advocates want to fix apparent loophole in DUI law
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...
School board candidate accused of DUI
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...
What are the penalties for a DUI conviction in Maryland?
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...
Recent checkpoint results in DUI arrest and citations
Driving under the influence of alcohol continues to be a significant concern in Maryland and across the United States. Drivers who get behind the wheel while intoxicated not only endanger their own lives, but the lives of all others around them. Law enforcement...