Blog: DUI/DWI

Can I Refuse to Take a Field Sobriety Test or a Portable Breath Test?

Oct 10, 2017

If you are stopped by a police officer while driving and are suspected to be under the influence, you might be asked to submit to a field sobriety test and to other tests that will determine the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream. The officer will observe how you handle the physical tests. Generally, the field sobriety tests involves the officer asking you to perform certain physical feats. For example, in a “walk and...

Facing a DWI Charge in Maryland?

Oct 2, 2017

Maryland takes impaired driving seriously. In fact, in October 2016, Maryland made There are two basic drunk driving charges in Maryland – DUI and DWI. This blog post focuses on Maryland DWI penalties. A previous blog post discussed Maryland DUI penalties. DWI stands for “driving while impaired.” A DWI can be charged when a driver’s blood alcohol is measured at .04% to .07%. Charging a DWI at the lower end of the...

Maryland lawmakers discuss tougher drunk driving laws

Mar 13, 2017

Maryland officials are considering tougher penalties for driving under the influence. A Montgomery County police captain recently testified at a state committee hearing, offering support for a bill that would make certain DUI arrests a felony for repeat offenders. The captain expressed frustration for the number of repeat DUI offenders he sees on the state’s roads and highways. In one instance, a repeat drunk driver hit his cruiser. Notably, although 46 other states...