What are the common field sobriety tests?
Law enforcement officers use field sobriety tests to assist them in determining whether you are driving under the influence of alcohol. You will take the test on the side of the road after a traffic stop. FindLaw explains that you will usually take field sobriety...
How to deal with a DUI stop
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) remains one of the most common criminal offenses in Maryland and across the United States. Alcohol-related car accidents kill more than 10,000 Americans annually. When people are pulled over after they have been drinking, there is a...
What is Noah’s law?
All states in the union have harsh penalties for a DUI or DWI conviction, and Maryland is no different. It is important to understand the specifics of Maryland law if the courts convict you of driving while under the influence. An example of a law that is specific to...
Maryland DUI charges and the frequency of arrests
Drivers getting behind the wheel while under the influence is a persistent concern in Maryland and across the U.S. Law enforcement is vigilant about finding and arresting drivers who are committing DUI. Still, simply because a person is arrested for DUI does not...
How will a DUI affect my life in the long-term?
Some people think that getting a DUI will simply be an inconvenience because it will mean being charged with a small fine and being unable to drive for a short amount of time. While many think that they will not be hugely impacted by a DUI because they seem so...
What happens if commercial drivers are arrested for drunk driving
Anyone who has a commercial driver's license (CDL) is held to higher standards than your average passenger car driver. These motorists are required to abide by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. Included in these rules are special...
The legal limit doesn’t protect you from a DUI
When considering alcohol consumption and driving, everyone knows that the legal limit is 0.08%. If you meet or break that Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC), then you have broken the law. You can get arrested and face DUI charges.That's true, but that knowledge has...
The difference between a DUI and a DWI in Maryland
In Maryland, two types of charges are made specifically against drivers who have consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel. Those suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol in Maryland can be accused of either driving while impaired (DWI) or...
The consequences of a first-offense DUI or DWI in Maryland
Everyone can make mistakes from time to time. While it's easy to have a drink and mistakenly believe that you are within the legal driving limit, taking such a risk can be a mistake that poses a danger to yourself and the public.This is why there are penalties for...
DWIs can affect minors: Protect your child’s rights
When a child is under 21, they do not have the right to drink alcohol in most circumstances. An offense can lead to trouble with the law and harsh penalties. On top of that, your child's school may place them on suspension or even expel them. If they're in college,...
