Breath tests are one way people determine blood alcohol content, or BAC, levels. Officers usually use them in situations such as traffic stops. However, these tests can sometimes give inaccurate results. Several factors contribute to these inaccuracies....
Drunk Driving
Can being overly tired make you fail a DUI field test?
Maryland can be strict with DUI offenders. They face hefty penalties such as fines, license suspension and even jail time. Field sobriety tests are one way law enforcement officers try to determine whether a driver could be under the influence. However, these tests...
4 potential DUI defenses
Driving under the influence charges in Maryland can have serious consequences, but there are potential defenses that may challenge the allegations. It is important to be aware of these defenses to ensure a fair legal process. 1. Faulty traffic stop A common defense is...
Can you refuse a field sobriety test in Maryland?
It is common practice for police to ask drivers to perform field sobriety tests when they suspect the driver may be under the influence of alcohol. Many drivers do not know that they are under no legal obligation to submit to testing. Types of field sobriety tests...
How will a DUI alter your college options?
One single DUI conviction can alter your life in major ways. Most people do not know or expect this, especially if they have never received even so much as a DUI charge before. But if you face conviction, you could actually see your college options begin to change...
Pulled over for driving under the influence?
Regardless of your age, you could make the mistake of driving under the influence of alcohol. While this doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be put under arrest, it definitely increases the risk of police pulling you over. Not to mention the fact that it also puts you at...
Know the penalties for DUI in Maryland
Maryland law establishes two types of drunk driving crimes. Driving under the influence charges result from measured blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher at the time of the arrest. With driving while impaired charges, the officer simply must show that the driver...
Will entering a rehab program help my DUI case?
So, the police charged you with driving under the influence of alcohol in Maryland. Now what? Do you sit by and let prosecutors decide your fate, or do you take steps to seek a case dismissal or, at least, minimize any consequences possibly coming your way? When it...
Underage DUI can derail your future
You probably know that the law prohibits you from drinking alcohol if you are younger than 21, but you may feel you are protected since you are no longer under the watchful eyes of your parents. However, the law still applies even to those in college. In fact,...
DUI checkpoints common between now and January
If you plan to spend your holidays enjoying nights out on the town, be prepared to come across police who are looking for drunk or otherwise impaired drivers. DUI checkpoints are legal in Maryland and are commonly seen between now and January. Law...