There aren’t many things as embarrassing as being pulled over and handcuffed on suspicion of driving under the influence. Being thrown into the back of a police car and accused of DUI can cause any person many sleepless nights filled with anxiety and worry. To add to...
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Council members raise concerns over lack of enforcement
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...
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...
Cómo lidiar con el estigma de un cargo por DUI
Un arresto por conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol (DUI) conlleva consecuencias legales y personales, como el estigma social. El miedo a las opiniones de otros, la preocupación por la percepción de amigos y familiares, y las dudas sobre cómo manejar esta situación...
New law targets boating under the influence of alcohol
It is common knowledge that consuming alcohol while operating a motor vehicle is illegal and can have serious consequences. Drunk drivers contribute to thousands of fatal accidents every year in Maryland and across the country. Being arrested on suspicion of DUI is a...
La importancia de mantener la calma durante una detención por manejar ebrio
Enfrentar una detención por conducir bajo la influencia (DUI) puede ser una experiencia abrumadora y emocionalmente intensa. Sin embargo, mantener la calma en este momento crítico puede marcar la diferencia en cómo se desarrolla la situación. Te ofrecemos algunos...
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...
¿Es posible borrar mi condena por manejar ebrio de mi registro penal?
Cualquier persona que ha pasado por una condena penal sabe cuántas limitaciones puede crear en la vida de una persona, sin importar su edad o estatus. Puede interferir con su capacidad de obtener empleo, ser aceptado a una universidad o calificar por becas, y mucho...
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...