Boating is a favorite pastime of many Maryland residents during the warmer seasons. While it gives people a sense of freedom and adventure, operating a boat carries responsibility. Like driving drunk, boating while intoxicated poses risks to everyone. Maryland’s...
Drunk Driving
The facts about impaired driving
Maryland law prohibits motorists from operating their vehicles while under the influence of alcohol. You are legally drunk if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08% or higher. However, you can be taken into custody for DUI even if you are under the legal limit, and...
What happens to pilots arrested for drunk driving?
Sadly, drunk driving occurs quite frequently in the state of Maryland. This is bad for the victims of drunk driving accidents and drivers. Being convicted of this crime can lead to harsh penalties that can affect the rest of your life. Some of these penalties may...
A closer look at Maryland’s Ignition Interlock Program
Maryland police officers have many reasons why they pull someone over, including if they suspect someone is driving under the influence of alcohol. Someone who is caught driving while under the influence may be required to drive with an ignition interlock device. What...
What are the potential penalties for a DUI in Maryland?
There are many different situations when people in Maryland have a drink or two. For the most part it is fine to drive after a drink, but there are times when people have more than one and still feel fine. In these situations people are risking being charged with a...
Refusing a DUI breath test in Maryland
If a police officer suspects that you have been driving under the influence, they may ask you to blow into a breathe device. The purpose of a breathe test is to measure your blood alcohol content (BAC) level and determine whether it is over the legal limit of 0.08. A...
Will I lose my license if I get a DWI or DUI in Maryland?
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...
Can you be arrested for drunk driving if your BAC is only 0.07?
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...
Drugged driving is illegal in Maryland
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...
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...