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...
Drunk Driving
Conditions during field sobriety tests could affect your case
Seeing flashing blue lights in your rear view mirror may have you immediately feeling anxious. If the stop comes after you had a few drinks with your friends, you may have even more reason to feel as if the situation will not turn out in your best interests....
Did your traffic stop lead to aggravated DUI charges?
Everyone makes mistakes. That reality is a simple part of life. Of course, some mistakes could come with serious consequences, especially if they involve the law. A DUI charge can have major impacts on your life. The exact charge you face could also...
Can you get a DUI on a snowmobile?
While many people dread the snow, others cannot wait to get outside and begin their long-awaited winter activities. You may be one of many who are ready to get away from the city and head out on their sleds for some snowmobiling fun. Amidst all of the fun of going...
Ride-sharing apps reducing the number of DUI arrests
Everyone loves a Saturday night out with friends. Enjoying the nightlife, hopping between bars, stopping for greasy, late-night food; it’s the type of experiences that friendships are built on. As the night winds down, you realize you had one too many to safely drive...
Don’t let a DUI ruin your Thanksgiving holiday
Now that Halloween has passed, many Americans are starting to plan their Thanksgiving celebrations. The holiday is one of the most popular in the country, and for good reason. It is a time when families can come together to give thanks, spend time together and enjoy a...
Don’t get in trouble the busiest bar night of the year
While many people think New Year’s Eve is the busiest bar night of the year, there is one unofficial holiday that takes the prize: Thanksgiving Eve. The day before Thanksgiving, sometimes called Blackout Wednesday, sees a significant rise in bar and restaurant...
When college partying takes a wrong turn
College itself is a freeing experience, especially for those living either in the dorms, in a house or apartment with friends or at a fraternity or sorority house. After 18 years of living under the same roof with mom and dad, you can finally do what you want: stay up...
3 common college student drinking crimes
Spring break is right around the corner. Just next month, you will have the entire week off from classes. While many students are deciding to travel - even take off to a warmer location - there are many others who are just staying in the area, planning to enjoy a much...
What to do after a DUI arrest
It’s officially 2018. And while the new year offers motivation for new beginnings for many, if you were recently one of the many arrested for drinking and driving either on New Year’s Eve – or any of the days leading up to the new year – 2018 may not be looking all...