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 […]
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Not everyone knows what to do when faced with a criminal charge and it can cause a great deal of anxiety for most people. There are some steps you can take, however, to make sure that you don’t jeopardize your own criminal defense. 1. DON’T TALK TO THE POLICE It is always a smart choice […]
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Not all teenagers are angels, and it is common for your child to make mistakes or be caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. If your teenager is arrested, the last thing you want to do is ruin your child’s criminal defense. It is essential to take the necessary steps to protect your […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Some people in Maryland mistakenly believe that DUI and DWI are the same things. However, they are two completely different infractions, and there are key differences between DUI and DWI in Maryland. WHAT IS A DUI? DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence. A DUI occurs when a driver is found to have operated a […]