For many college students, drinking is part of the college experience. As parents, you hope that your kids don't overdo it. However, if they have even a few drinks on an empty stomach and get behind the wheel, they can find themselves under arrest for DUI. If they're...
Drunk Driving Charges
How cold weather impacts ignition interlock devices
If you're one of the many Marylanders who's going to be driving this winter with an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your car as the result of a DUI or DWI conviction, it's important to know how the cold weather can impact these devices. Two elements of...
Maryland woman had 2 DUI arrests in same day
Often a DUI arrest shakes a person up enough that it's a long time before they get behind the wheel again after even one drink. That wasn't the case for one Maryland woman. She was arrested twice on the same day for DUI.Her first run-in on Saturday, Aug. 11 with the...
Maryland woman facing vehicular homicide charges had earlier DUI
No one wants a DUI arrest. However, it can be a wake-up call that, if heeded, can prevent tragedy later on. One young Maryland woman apparently didn't heed that call after her first DUI. Now she's facing charges including homicide by motor vehicle, negligent...
Maryland woman arrested for DUI with 3-year-old in car
A DUI arrest can have serious ramifications on a person's life. When the person suspected of driving under the influence has a child in the vehicle, the consequences can be exponentially worse.A 32-year-old Maryland woman was arrested on July 26 on Route 50 and...
When are fatal drunk driving crashes most likely to occur?
It may seem like a given that there are more fatal drunk driving crashes late at night than at any other time of day. After a long night of drinking that may have begun with dinner and ended at a bar, people get into their cars not remembering exactly how many drinks...
The dangers of boating under the influence
If your idea of a perfect Maryland summer day involves boating, it may also involve a cooler or mini refrigerator stocked with beer or (depending on the size of your boat) a fully-stocked bar. However, if you're the one operating the boat, it's essential to understand...
How a DUI can jeopardize your job — and maybe your career
A DUI -- even an arrest without an eventual conviction -- can cost you your job, regardless of what you do for a living. Of course, people whose jobs involve driving are most at risk.If you're a commercial truck driver or a limousine driver, for example, your employer...
How DUIs impact family relationships
If you've been arrested for driving under the influence, you're not the only one impacted. Your entire family can suffer in multiple ways.It's not unusual for spouses and children to feel shame. They may be embarrassed about telling their friends why you're suddenly...
New Maryland athletic director open about his 2010 DUI
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...