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...
Drunk Driving
Is your teen facing a drunk driving charge?
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...
How does a breathalyzer measure blood alcohol content
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...
One can lose a drivers’ license before a conviction
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 convicted of a drunk driving offense will lose license
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...
How can I defend myself against drunk driving charges?
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...
Penalties for repeat DUI offenders in Maryland
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,...