“Hey, it’s just one drink. It’s no big deal.” How many times have you heard that one, or something along those lines? While one drink doesn’t seem like much to many people, you might be surprised to learn what constitutes a single drink in the United States. And you might be surprised by the wide […]
Category Archives: DUI/DWI
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May
May
Almost exactly a year after signing his first NHL contract at the age of 32 with the Philadelphia Flyers, defenseman Evgeny Medvedev’s future just became very hazy, to say the least. The 33-year-old Medvedev was pulled over by police last month and just recently has been charged with use or possession of drug paraphernalia, possession […]
05
May
May
It’s a word that, until a couple of years ago, sent people scrambling for a dictionary or a Google search. The truth is, while the word has become more mainstream because of a Texas court case, it still confounds a lot of people. The word is “affluenza.” It’s pronounced Af-loo-en-za. Urban and slang dictionaries generally […]
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Feb
Feb
WHAT DOES LEGALLY DRUNK MEAN? As a national standard, if you are 21 years of age or older, the legal limit for alcohol in your bloodstream is under .08. When you reach the .08 mark or higher, you are considered to be legally drunk, and if found driving at the time, are likely subject for […]
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Feb
Feb
TOUGHER MARYLAND DUI LAWS ON THE HORIZON In December 2015, Officer Noah Leotta was killed by a drunk driver. The man accused of killing him had been convicted of drunk driving three times before. This prompted outrage and a push for stricter drunk driving laws, and soon enough, Maryland drivers may see change. Current Maryland […]
09
Feb
Feb
MD STATE TROOPER AMONG 51 DUI CHARGES OVER SUPER BOWL WEEKEND On a weekend where several thousand stops resulted in over 50 DUI arrests, one of those arrests Saturday night was an off duty Maryland state trooper. Maryland state police had a three-day initiative to combat drunk driving throughout Super Bowl weekend. During this time, 51 […]
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Jan
Jan
For the second time in four years, a teacher from Glenelg High in Glenelg, Maryland was arrested for drunk driving. Glenelg High social studies teacher Christian Callender was the only person involved in a single vehicle collision at the Ten Oaks and Brighton Dam Road traffic circle intersection. The incident occurred at 7:49 am on […]
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Jan
Jan
DRAM SHOP LAW SPECTRUM: HOW MARYLAND MEASURES UP As the weekends approach, many people will consider whether to go out, stay in, imbibe alcohol, or stay sober. For countless people, it means consuming more than the legal limit, .08, in alcoholic beverages. The question of taking public transportation, a taxi, or getting a ride from […]
20
Aug
Aug
DUI Checkpoints Are To Protect Drivers DUI checkpoints are a fairly common occurrence in every state across the nation. The premise is simple, officers block off a major roadway which then funnels drivers through one lane allowing the officers to canvas for anyone who might be under the influence of alcohol. A team of officers […]
09
Apr
Apr
Does A Failed Field Sobriety Test Mean Automatic DUI conviction? It’s important to understand that most Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) are designed in a way that makes them very difficult to pass. There are three field sobriety tests that have been standardized and approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the state of Maryland. These tests are […]