Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most reckless and dangerous things a person can do. Unfortunately, the nation’s capital and the surrounding areas see high rates of drunk drivers. This has prompted police forces and officials to step up efforts to...
DUI Charges
Driver faces DUI charges after recent accident
Getting arrested can be a stressful and worrisome experience. Being thrown into the back of a police car, having a mugshot taken and locked in a jail cell are ordeals that no one in Maryland wants to experience. Drunk driving charges can be especially humiliating. As...
What factors influence a Breathalyzer test?
When a Maryland driver is pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, the officer may also ask the driver to blow into a device known as a Breathalyzer. Even those who have never taken a Breathalyzer test are likely aware of these devices. They...
Drivers can also receive DUI charges for marijuana
The recent legalization of marijuana in Maryland has made headlines across the country. Although Maryland drivers know that driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal, some may not be aware that marijuana can also have an impact on driving ability. Drivers who...
What happens after a DUI arrest in Maryland?
When a driver is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, the future becomes uncertain. Those facing DUI charges are usually embarrassed and take a hit to their reputations. They may also endure some anxious nights without much sleep. In recent years, law...
A DUI is serious, but an aggravated DUI may be worse
In Maryland and across the country, being convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense. Those convicted of DUI face stringent penalties that may include mandatory jail time, strict fines and often a period of probation. Even more serious...
Marijuana usage can also result in DUI charges
Around the country, more and more states are legalizing the use of recreational marijuana. Maryland will soon be among these states as marijuana becomes legal here in July. However, even though marijuana has become legal in some states, it is important to remember...
The 3 basic field sobriety tests
When police officers in Maryland suspect a driver of being impaired, they usually administer field sobriety tests. These tests are used by officers to help determine probable cause to make an arrest. The Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) used by officers around the...
Increased efforts to combat DUI
Drunk driving continues to plague Maryland and the entire country. Police forces across the state are ramping up efforts to combat drunk driving. Although being arrested and charged with DUI can be embarrassing and leave the individual filled with anxiety, a DUI...
Inaccurate field sobriety tests can still result in a DUI
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense in Maryland and elsewhere. In most cases, when officers suspect a driver of being impaired, they will try to administer several field sobriety tests. The results of these field sobriety tests are often used...