Blog: DUI/DWI
- The effect of a DUI on your nursing career
Dec 27, 2022
It’s a crime to operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Maryland. But did you know that a DUI can also have severe consequences for your nursing career? Nursing licenses are considered professional licenses and can be suspended or revoked by the Board of Nursing if someone is convicted of a DUI. This means that any nursing license holder with a DUI conviction may be unable to practice nursing. Even...Read More - The holiday season brings an increase in drunk driving incidents
Nov 2, 2022
We’re at the beginning of the holiday season and holiday revelry means that it’s easy for Ocean City drivers to find themselves on the road after a few drinks. According to the National Highway and Safety Administration, drunk driving accidents increase during the holiday season. Starting Thanksgiving until New Year’s Day, there are more alcohol-related accidents than at any time of year. While a charge of drinking while driving or driving under the influence shouldn’t...Read More - Reducing your risk of alcohol-related wrecks during the holidays
Oct 31, 2022
For many families, alcohol and holiday celebrations go hand in hand. Maybe you always share your dad’s favorite brand of beer with your siblings while watching a football game on Thanksgiving. Perhaps your grandfather is notorious for making the most dangerous eggnog in the county, and everyone old enough to drink has to finish a cup after dinner. Your family’s holiday celebrations that involve alcohol can be a source of many fond memories. However,...Read More - What’s the difference between a DUI and a DWI in Maryland?
Oct 12, 2022
Many people in Maryland are unaware that there is a difference between DUIs and DWIs. DUIs and DWIs generally refer to driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or a combination of the two. They are two different types of crimes and the penalties for each can vary. What is a DWI in Maryland? DWI in Maryland means “driving while impaired.” It’s a less serious crime than a DUI. In...Read More - Is a DUI conviction in Ocean City, Maryland a felony?
Sep 27, 2022
A DUI in Maryland is a criminal charge that involves driving under the influence. There are drug DUIs and alcohol-related DUIs. You can be arrested and charged with a DUI if your blood alcohol measures .08%. You can be charged for drug DUI if you operate or attempt to operate a vehicle and are “so far impaired ” by a legal or illegal controlled substance that you unable to safely operate the vehicle. A...Read More - Will a Drug-Related DUI Prevent Me from Getting a Security Clearance?
Sep 19, 2022
Because of its proximity to Washington, D.C. many Ocean City, Maryland residents work for the government or government contractors. Such jobs often require a The bottom line is: Perhaps, but it will be difficult. While DUIs are common crimes and one or even two alcohol-related DUIs probably won’t disqualify you for a security clearance, a DUI involving drugs is treated differently. Guideline H, “Drug Involvement,” deals with government concerns for clearance holders...Read More - Can I Get a Security Clearance with an Alcohol-related DUI?
Sep 12, 2022
Many government jobs require a security clearance. A security clearance means that several elements of your background have been checked and there is nothing in your background that can be used to compromise you if you are handling confidential government material. Many people wonder if they can get a security clearance if they have a past conviction for a DUI. The bottom line is: Yes, you can probably qualify for a security clearance. A...Read More - Will a Maryland DUI cause me to lose my security clearance?
Aug 25, 2022
Ocean City, Maryland drivers know that a security clearance is important for many of the top jobs in the federal government – one of the largest employers in the Old Line State. However, people are human and sometimes mistakes are made. If that mistake is a charge of driving while under the influence or driving while intoxicated what impact will that have on a security clearance? A security clearance means that you have been granted access...Read More - What are some “aggregating factors” in a Maryland DUI?
Aug 19, 2022
A typical driving while under the influence (DUI) charge in Ocean City, Maryland carries a range of possible penalties. Punishment, however, is increased when certain elements are involved. Most DUIs are charged as misdemeanors. Aggravating factors can increase potential jail time and fines and raise the charge in an Ocean City DUI from a misdemeanor to a felony. Aggravating factors in Maryland can include an extremely high blood alcohol concentration, reckless driving, speeding, having...Read More - Are DUI checkpoints legal in Maryland?
Aug 16, 2022
DUI checkpoints are sometimes unexpected, taking drivers by surprise. Maryland residents might wonder if they are legal in the state. What are DUI checkpoints? DUI checkpoints are areas on the road set up by police to check drivers to ensure that they are not driving drunk or impaired. They are normally set up along the highway on holidays known for an uptick in A DUI checkpoint is comprised of roadblocks where...Read More