So what is BAC anyway? Most people have heard the term “BAC” bandied about, but not everyone understands exactly what that means. First of all, BAC stands for “Blood Alcohol Concentration.” BAC is a way of measuring how much alcohol exists in a person’s bloodstream. BAC determines not exactly how much alcohol a person has […]

Underage Drunk Driving Charges In Maryland In Maryland, and everywhere else in the United States, people must be 21 years of age or older to legally consume alcohol. To underline just how seriously law enforcement officials consider this stipulation, states like Maryland often pass harsh drunk driving laws that apply only to those drivers under […]

What Is A Maryland Temporary Driver’s License? If you are a driver in Maryland who has had your license taken away after being arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, you were most likely issued a temporary driver’s license. What is a temporary driver’s license? In Maryland, a temporary driver’s license is a white piece of […]

Social Host Liability In Maryland Many people in Maryland might not realize that there are specific laws on the books dealing with an adult’s decision to allow minors to consume alcohol at home. These laws are known as Social Host Liability laws and Maryland has strict rules on the books to punish adults who are […]

Restricted Licenses In Maryland If you have been arrested and charged with a drunk driving offense in Maryland you are likely concerned with your ability to drive.  Driving is not only important for maintaining your freedom of movement, but it is often essential to being able to work and care for your children. Thankfully, in […]

Penalties For Repeat Drunk Drivers In Maryland Anyone who reads the news has likely come across threatening statements from law enforcement officials promising increasingly punitive measures to combat repeat drunk drivers. Prosecutors and police officers throughout the state show almost no leniency to repeat offenders, something that can unfortunately result in individuals serving jail time for […]

What Is Probation Before Judgment In Maryland? PBJ is an acronym thrown around in Maryland and it has absolutely nothing to do with peanut butter or jelly. PBJ stands for “probation before judgment” and it means that a person has been placed on probation before any criminal judgment has been entered against them. Who can […]

Does Being Overweight Impact DUI Cases In Maryland?  It’s something that would likely shock most people in Maryland, but obesity can absolutely impact the likelihood that a person is arrested for drunk driving. There have been reports of cases all across the country where people were wrongly arrested after failing field sobriety tests due to […]

How Long Do DUIs Stay On My Record In Maryland? If you have been convicted of a drunk driving offense in Maryland, whether it is driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI), you likely want to forget about the whole thing. As part of your attempt to move on, many people want […]

Will I Go To Jail For Driving Drunk In Maryland? When someone is pulled over in Maryland one of their immediate questions, understandably, is whether or not they face the jail time. Many people worry about being sent to jail as a result of driving drunk and want to know what the chances are of […]