Category Archives: DUI/DWI

Nearly one-third of all deaths of 15-20-year-olds are the result of a motor vehicle crash, and more than a third of those deaths were alcohol-related according to the National Highway Safety Administration. Underage drinking at even low levels presents a higher risk of a fatal crash. So you can see why underage drinking and driving would […]

The aftermath of a DWI or DUI conviction can prove more than inconvenient due to the suspension of your driver’s license and a criminal conviction on your record. The loss of your professional license or security clearance could pose an even more difficult problem. That could cause you to lose your job and hurt your future employment […]

Maryland takes the crime of DUI/DWI with a child in the car very seriously and has imposed strict penalties for drivers. Under Maryland law, you can face increased penalties if you drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs while transporting a person under the age of 18. In addition to the usual DUI penalties, […]

A DUI or a DWI is a very serious offense and being pulled over for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) in Maryland is not a fun experience. Your first instinct may be to panic, but knowing your rights and how to protect yourself can help relieve some of that anxiety. Knowing your […]

If you are found guilty or convicted of drunk driving in Maryland, the penalties can be extremely harsh and may include steep fines and jail time. Those penalties are expected to become even more severe with the passage of a recent bill in the Maryland Senate. Governor Larry Hogan recently introduced a bill in the Maryland Senate that will […]

When a police officer pulls over a driver for suspected DUI or DWI, the officer will usually have the driver exit the vehicle and perform a number of physical tests. These tests are voluntary and are used to provide probable cause and substantial evidence for a police officer to arrest a person for DUI. The […]

When charged with a DUI or a DWI, clients are often confused about why they’ve been asked by a cop to take one “breathalyzer” test on the side of the road and another at the police station. While they may seem similar, these two breath tests are different and serve different purposes for law enforcement. […]

Over recent years, more law enforcement agencies in Southern Maryland have begun using body cams, feeling that police accountability provides a mutual benefit to the officers and the residents they serve. But what impact does a police body cam have on a DUI/DWI arrest? WHAT IS A BODY CAM? Most body cams are small cameras […]

Maryland’s Alcohol Education Program (AEP) is an initiative to rehabilitate people who have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while impaired (DWI). AEP is a 12-hour instructional program and you may be assigned to take this class for one of the following reasons You were ordered to by a District Court […]

Have you ever left a bar or a party and felt like you had too many drinks to drive safely? Did you decide to take a nap in your car in the hopes of waking up feeling sober and refreshed? While this may seem like the safe thing to do, you have to be careful […]