Blog: DUI/DWI
- What can a Maryland DUI lawyer do for you?
Jun 10, 2022
If you find yourself arrested for DUI, you’ll need legal help fast. You should know what a Maryland DUI attorney can do for you. What are Maryland’s DUI laws? Maryland has two sets of drinking and driving laws: How can a DUI attorney help? A DUI attorney can review the facts in your case and investigate what happened if necessary. This helps them build a strong defense, but sometimes, the...Read More - What are the penalties for repeat DWI charges in Maryland?
Jun 3, 2022
Maryland’s politicians are serious about cracking down on impaired driving. They changed the laws in 2019, increasing the maximum penalties for repeated incidences of impaired driving. Enhancing the punishment for multiple instances of drunk driving was a priority for Republican Gov. Larry Hogan. He introduced the bill several times until it became law. Two types of Maryland drunk driving charges There are two basic drunk driving charges in Maryland – DUI and...Read More - What are the penalties in Maryland for repeat DUI convictions?
May 31, 2022
About one-third of Maryland’s roadway deaths are caused by impaired drivers. Many of those fatal accidents are caused by drivers who were previously convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI). A person with a prior DUI has four times the risk of being involved in a fatal car crash, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic. There are two “ DUI stands for “driving under the influence.” A DUI is...Read More - What should I expect after a DUI arrest in Maryland?
May 27, 2022
Maryland takes driving under the influence seriously. If you’re arrested for DUI, you need immediate help and should know what to expect. What are the state’s DUI laws? Maryland has two offenses related to drunk driving: driving under the influence or DUI and driving while impaired or DWI. DUI is a crime that occurs when a person’s blood alcohol concentration or BAC is .08 or higher. A person can be found guilty of...Read More - 2022 Maryland Boating Season Will See Increase in BWIs and BUIs
May 26, 2022
No one should be operating a boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs but beer and boating are a natural combination for many Maryland boaters. And with Memorial Day – the start of the Maryland boating season – just around the corner and pandemic restrictions mostly eliminated, a lot of watercraft will be on the waterways. Sadly, boating fatalities have increased by 25% during the pandemic and are expected to climb even higher...Read More - The differences between the DUI and DWI in Maryland
May 24, 2022
The terms “DUI” and “DWI” are interchangeable for most people. They both mean drinking and driving, right? Wrong. In Maryland, DUI and DWI DWI explained The crime of driving while intoxicated (DWI) is driving with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of more than 0.07 percent and less than 0.08 percent. In other words, this is a crime for drivers whose BAC is just below the legal limit for DUI and cannot be...Read More - Are you required to have the interlock on a Maryland DUI?
May 17, 2022
How Maryland laws don’t always mesh with other states In Maryland, the interlock is often the option defendants have for being able to drive despite blowing a .15 on the intoximeter, or refusing to blow into the intoximeter. But even if you So let’s unpack this: You refuse the intoximeter test back at the station. You have the MVA hearing. You win on not being properly advised (for example) you...Read More - Ways to challenge field sobriety tests
Feb 10, 2022
Officers in Glen Burnie, Maryland, have the right to pull over suspected drunk drivers. They commonly use standard field sobriety tests: the walk-and-turn, horizontal gaze nystagmus test, and one-leg stand. However, their accuracy is often debated and drivers can challenge the results. Tests not performed properly Officers must follow the guidelines set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration during a If they fail to follow proper instructions, such as skipping...Read More - What is the Maryland Ignition Interlock Program?
Nov 17, 2021
When a police officer arrests someone for operating under the influence (OUI) in Maryland, the arrested driver could end up paying major fines and even serving jail time. The suspension of the driver’s license is also a standard penalty for an OUI conviction. Keeping someone off the road when they have recently demonstrated a proclivity for unsafe driving habits might be a good policy decision, but it could be a major hardship for that...Read More - How DWI convictions affect employment in Maryland
Nov 1, 2021
A criminal conviction of any kind could have an impact on your employment. If you’re convicted of driving while intoxicated, it can be damaging to your career even if your job doesn’t primarily involve driving. Background checks Most employers will include criminal background checks as part of the hiring process. A criminal conviction for driving under the influence is very damaging because it shows that an individual would need to stay away from...Read More