If you've been arrested for drunk driving, you may feel as though your life will never be the same. However, the new University of Maryland athletic director is a living testament to the fact that you can indeed rebuild a life, career and reputation damaged by a...
You were pulled over by a police officer on suspicion of DUI. You "passed" the Breathalyzer test, registering lower than .08 percent blood alcohol content (BAC). However, the officer arrested you anyway. How is that possible? Officers are trained to identify a...
If you've been convicted of DUI, it's essential to understand all of the penalties and restrictions resulting from that conviction, even if you don't have to spend time in jail. Here in Maryland, one of those requirements is the installation of an ignition interlock...
While attending parties at fraternity and sorority houses are often considered part of the college experience, there is also an expectation among many that drinking alcohol will also be a part of this experience. While this may be the norm at many parties, it's...
Many Americans can't imagine celebrating the Fourth of July without alcohol. Beer, wine and stronger stuff are staples of most holiday cookouts and parties. Unfortunately, this means easy access to alcohol for teens and even younger kids.Maybe they're at a home where...
Drunk driving has been declining on America's roads, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). However, the news isn't all good. The same GHSA study found that drugged driving has been increasing — and the results have been deadly. The percentage...
Many of our readers are familiar with "Noah's Law." That Maryland law, officially called the Drunk Driving Reduction Act of 2016, was enacted following the death of a young Montgomery County police officer, Noah Leotta. He was killed by a drunk driver with two prior...
If you're sending your child off to college in the fall, whether here in Maryland or across the country, you're likely nervous about the kinds of things he or she will be exposed to, e.g., copious amounts of alcohol. You may find some assurance in the knowledge that...
Ignition interlock devices (IIDs) save lives. According to a recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), states with laws that require people who are guilty of driving under the influence to have IIDs installed in their vehicles reduce...
No amount of alcohol is going to improve your driving ability. That's why Maryland law states, "A person may not drive or attempt to drive any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol."If a police officer suspects that you've been driving under the influence, you...
