At some point, one of your aspiring lawyer friends probably mentioned that sobriety checkpoints constitute an "illegal search," and if you decline, the police are powerless to stop you. This is far from the truth. This article will discuss how checkpoints work and if...
Field Sobriety Tests
Could someone fail a field sobriety test without being drunk?
Those Baltimore drivers who have never been the target of a DUI charge might think that the situation is simple. Someone is drunk, he drives, fails certain law enforcement tests and is charged with DUI because he is guilty. Right? Wrong. Sometimes, drivers will...
Defending drivers after failed field sobriety tests in Maryland
At the law offices of Charles L. Waechter, we know that not all accused individuals are guilty. After all, ensuring the protection of the rights of innocent individuals is what leads many attorneys to the legal profession. For those who were arrested for driving under...
Factors that might make you drunk, someone drunker, part 2
In a recent post, we discussed a couple of biological factors that can impact people's levels of impairment. So far, we shared how having food in your system and your age can affect alcohol's impact on you and your capabilities. There are more factors to consider when...
Factors that might make someone drunk, you drunker
Have you ever been partying with friends or family, enjoying your favorite alcoholic concoctions, and wondered how the person next to you seems so drunk when you feel just fine? Or maybe you are the so-called "light-weight" who just can't keep up with your buddy's...
New breath test on the horizon — for marijuana?
Marijuana has brought up various debates for decades. The drug still creates a stir of controversy from person to person. Debates over the controlled substance have led to recent changes in marijuana laws in various states. Even Maryland has lessened its restrictions...