Blog: DUI/DWI
- How can a DUI arrest affect your student aid?
Aug 12, 2022
A DUI arrest can negatively impact your life in many ways. If you’re a college student, you might worry if it could affect your financial aid. How do colleges view a DUI arrest? It’s fair to worry that your current college or one that you are planning on transferring to might see you in a negative light if you have been arrested for How can a DUI affect your student aid?...Read More - What are some defenses against a DUI or DWI charge in Maryland?
Aug 9, 2022
Each Maryland arrest for impaired driving is different. The available legal strategies will depend on the facts of the case. Many Maryland DUI/DWI legal defenses are based on taking advantage of the mistakes made by law enforcement in handling your arrest. There are several defenses that can be applied. Was the stop lawful? If Maryland law enforcement stopped your car and did not have probable cause for the stop, evidence obtained during the...Read More - A DUI charge could mean jail time
Jul 27, 2022
In Maryland, there are two different drunk driving statutes, and the crime that you are charged with depends on your blood alcohol level. In either scenario, you could face jail time, a fine or other penalties for a first or subsequent offense. Driving under the influence If your Driving while impaired If your blood alcohol content is lower, you’ll likely be charged with driving while impaired(DWI). This is not a...Read More - What are the impaired driving penalties in Maryland when there are injuries?
Jul 22, 2022
About 8,000 impaired-driving crashes occur every year on Maryland roads and about 35 percent of those auto accidents result in injury. DWI/DUI penalties vary depending on the charge and whether a first or repeat offense is involved. In general, a first offense is a misdemeanor and involves a suspended license, the possibility of jail time and fines. Maximum penalties for a first offense for causing life threatening injuries by motor vehicle while under the...Read More - Can I get a DUI expunged in Maryland?
Jul 19, 2022
Facing drunk driving charges can be confusing and frustrating. In addition to the lengthy court process, you may find yourself with limitations on your driving privileges, making it difficult to live your life. If you are convicted of a DUI, you could also face other consequences since a DUI can mean you have a criminal record. A criminal charge could mean that you face other limitations, too. Here’s what you should know about...Read More - What are the impaired driving penalties in Maryland when children are in the car?
Jul 11, 2022
We’ve talked about the penalties for repeat offenses involving Maryland has a different set of penalties when minors are being transported by a driver who is convicted of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence. Maryland law is clear that driving drunk or impaired with a child in the car who is under the age of 18 serves as an aggravating factor to impaired driving charges. An aggravating factor is an element...Read More - What are Maryland’s underage DUI laws and penalties?
Jul 7, 2022
Underage drinking is an offense that Maryland authorities take seriously. Facing such charges can negatively impact your life, but you can protect your rights. You should know about the state’s underage DUI laws and penalties. What are Maryland’s underage DUI laws? Maryland has laws against The state doesn’t have an actual underage DUI law, but drivers younger than 21 have a restriction on their licenses. If someone is found to be...Read More - What are the penalties in Maryland for repeat drug DUI convictions?
Jul 5, 2022
In Maryland, impaired driving whether it stems from alcohol or drugs is illegal. However, when most people hear the phrase “DUI,” they think about those who mix alcohol use and driving. Maryland drivers can be charged with a DUI even if they don’t have any alcohol in their system. Being impaired by drugs, even legal drugs or marijuana, and driving can lead to a DUI charge. There are two “impaired while driving” charges in...Read More - Potential penalties for intoxicated driving in Maryland
Jun 28, 2022
Being charged with driving under the influence is a serious criminal charge in Maryland. The state has opted for a unique approach to prosecuting impaired driving by establishing both a DUI and DWI standard. For alcohol impairment cases, the 0.08% blood alcohol concentration threshold applies while 0.07% BAC results in a DWI charge where the driver is impaired but not considered intoxicated. This also allows for some level of plea bargaining or even a...Read More - What are the penalties in Maryland for repeat drug DWI convictions?
Jun 17, 2022
Impaired driving is illegal in Maryland whether it stems from alcohol or drugs. When most people hear the phrases “driving under the influence” (DUI)” or “driving while intoxicated” (DWI), they think about charges related to alcohol and driving. However, being impaired by drugs while driving can lead to DWI drugs charges. Penalties for a first time Maryland drug DWI conviction Those convicted for a first-time DWI offense could be subject to the following...Read More