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...
Drunk Driving Charges
While drunk driving is declining, drugged driving in on the rise
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...
What is ‘Noah on Patrol?’
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...
What you should know about ignition interlock devices
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...
Driving can be impaired long before you’re at the wheel
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...
DUI influences everything in your life, including your fraternity
The Greek system in colleges provides social and professional benefits to students while creating a strong, diverse community amongst members. But this environment often appeals to students looking to explore their newfound independence through alcohol and...
Vaping alcohol can get you a DUI
Vaping has become extremely popular in recent years. Some people vape nicotine as a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. Others vape marijuana.Some people even vape alcohol. Using an alcohol vaporizer can get a person drunk more quickly than drinking alcohol....
Looking for a job with a DUI conviction on your record
A DUI conviction can follow you for many years. Sometimes, even after you've put the experience (the jail time, fines, mandatory alcohol awareness classes license suspension and so forth) behind you, it can re-emerge. For example, when you're looking for a new job,...
College drinking and drugs more common than many parents realize
If you think your son or daughter is not going to experiment with drugs and alcohol in college – if they haven’t already in high school – you may want to think again.The numbers simply speak for themselves. According to the American College Health Association, , close...
Joint Base Andrews reinstates designated driver program
Maryland's Joint Base Andrews (JB Andrews) used to have a designated driver program, but it was deactivated. Last year, a medical technician who lost her 3-year-old nephew to a drunk driver made it her mission to reinstate the Andrews Against Drunk Driving (AADD)...