Field Sobriety Tests In Maryland Anyone who has been pulled over in Maryland on suspicion of drunk driving has likely experienced the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs). For those who are unfamiliar with these field sobriety tests, let’s explore what they are. What are field sobriety tests? The field sobriety test was first created back […]

DUI With Injury In Maryland Drunk driving laws in Maryland are already plenty harsh on those people who are convicted on charges like DUI or DWI. However, if you are accused of driving drunk and causing injuries to others in the process, the punishment becomes substantially more severe. Serious injury Maryland’s Criminal Law Code specifically […]

DUI vs. DWI In Maryland Though many people use phrases like driving under the influence or driving while impaired interchangeably, the fact is that under Maryland law there is an important distinction between the two criminal charges. Maryland drunk driving laws note a difference between being over the legal limit and other cases where a […]

Right To Speak With Attorney Prior To Chemical Test In Maryland Most people understand that when a person faces criminal charges they have the right to an attorney. This right is guaranteed by both state and federal constitutions and offers protection to individuals who may not understand the law well enough to defend themselves. What […]

What Causes Police To Pull Cars Over For DUI? The fact is that in Maryland, like everywhere else in the United States, police officers have quite a bit of discretion in pulling over vehicles. The fact that so many laws exist about operating vehicles means that it can be easy for officers to find justification […]

Penalties For Drunk Driving In Maryland In Maryland, the penalties for drunk driving can be very harsh and the consequences can follow you for many years in the future. The penalties for driving while intoxicated depend on the person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at the time of the arrest. DUI The more serious offense in […]

Maryland DUI For Out-Of-Staters If you’re in Maryland on vacation you likely want to spend your time having fun and being carefree. Unfortunately, if you are arrested and charged with driving drunk your good time can end up causing havoc, with the consequences often following you back home. Many people mistakenly believe that because an […]

Are Drunk Driving Checkpoints Legal In Maryland? Sobriety checkpoints, also known as drunk driving checkpoints, are a common method employed by law enforcement officials to nab intoxicated drivers. In some states, the checkpoints are illegal, while other states allow police officers to use them freely. What does Maryland law say about the issue? Keep reading […]

Breathalyzer Tests And Acid Reflux It’s something that would likely surprise many Maryland drivers, but heartburn or severe acid reflux conditions can occasionally lead to inaccurate breathalyzer test results, falsely indicating that someone is impaired when they truly are not. How does acid reflux work? Millions of people across the country suffer from serious heartburn […]

Drunk Driving With Minors Though drunk driving laws in Maryland are already harsh, things can become magnitudes worse for those who are found to be driving under the influence with minor children in the vehicle. Maryland law says that existing penalties for drunk driving will be enhanced in cases where an intoxicated driver is found […]