Maryland law recognizes two different drunk driving offenses. They are driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI). A DUI can be issued if you are driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or more. A DWI is issued if you are...
You are a careful driver, and you understand why drunk driving is dangerous. You also believe you know your limits and would not drive under the influence. However, you still could find yourself on the way home from the bar or a party being pulled over and accused of...
Motorists driving under the influence of drugs face serious criminal penalties in Maryland. The use of illegal and legal drugs before driving can have long-term legal consequences. The law Motorists may, in addition to drug charges, face a driving under the influence...
Parents of Maryland teens know that their child doesn’t always make the best decisions. In fact, it may seem like they are never listening and always engaging in risky behavior. When teens are around their friends, they often participate in whatever their friends are...
One the most popular tools for enforcing Maryland’s drunk driving law is the breathalyzer, a device that can measure the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood stream – known as blood alcohol content or BAC – by taking a sample of the person’s breath. If a person...
We often speak about DUIs and DWIs on this blog. Indeed, last week, we spoke about how one can lose their license if one is convicted for drunk driving. However, if one fails an alcohol test or refuse to take one, drivers can still lose their license. Wait, one can...
People have many responsibilities when they are driving their vehicles in Maryland. They must pay attention to the road and avoid distractions. They must follow the traffic laws such as the speed limits, signal their turns, stop at stop lights and stop signs, drive...
There are several ways that accused drivers can defend themselves against drunk driving charges and potentially protect themselves from the possible penalties and consequences associated with drunk driving charges. Drunk driving defenses fall into different categories...
It is an overwhelming experience to get pulled over by law enforcement. Motorists in Maryland and elsewhere will question why he or she were stopped, whether they will be able to avoid a traffic violation and what penalties could result if they are ticketed. However,...