In the state of Maryland, the authorities take all crimes seriously. This serious view of the law includes offenses related to driving under the influence and driving while intoxicated. It is for this reason that serious consequences accompany a breath test...
Month: December 2015
Defending drivers after failed field sobriety tests in Maryland
At the law offices of Charles L. Waechter, we know that not all accused individuals are guilty. After all, ensuring the protection of the rights of innocent individuals is what leads many attorneys to the legal profession. For those who were arrested for driving under...
Protecting Your Driver’s License After A DUI
Did you ring in 2016 with a little too much to drink, and then get behind the wheel? You are not alone. New Years Eve is one of the biggest nights for drunk driving charges. Unfortunately, if you were charged with a DUI you have to face the consequences - one of which...
How will Supreme Court breath test decision compare to Maryland?
If you have ever been pulled over and investigated for drunk driving, you might know the feeling of wishing you understood exactly what your legal rights are regarding the investigation. For example, what can or should you say when an officer asks you to complete a...
Factors that might make you drunk, someone drunker, part 3
This is the last post in a series of blog posts that cover some of the science of alcohol impairment. So far, you might have learned from the posts that if you are a woman, an occasional drinker, hungry, or older in age, you might get and feel drunker than someone...
Factors that might make you drunk, someone drunker, part 2
In a recent post, we discussed a couple of biological factors that can impact people's levels of impairment. So far, we shared how having food in your system and your age can affect alcohol's impact on you and your capabilities. There are more factors to consider when...
Don’t Get Caught With Drugs On Campus
The time between finals and winter break is the perfect time to celebrate. Many students squeeze in one last party before heading home for the holidays. Unfortunately, if caught on campus with drugs - even a small amount of marijuana - there's a chance you won't be...
Factors that might make someone drunk, you drunker
Have you ever been partying with friends or family, enjoying your favorite alcoholic concoctions, and wondered how the person next to you seems so drunk when you feel just fine? Or maybe you are the so-called "light-weight" who just can't keep up with your buddy's...
Will teen’s case be made extreme example of underage drinking?
As parents, we know that having kids comes with risks. We know that we risk watching our kids get sick, hurt, in trouble. We hope to never see our kids get into trouble with the law. But even a kid with a clean past can find himself charged with a crime. Currently, a...
What NOT To Do If You Get Pulled Over For A DUI This Holiday Season
If you are driving in the Baltimore area this holiday season, you can expect increased police patrols. Police know the holidays are a time when many people celebrate - and drink - and they are on the look-out for anyone whose had too much and gotten behind the...