DUI

If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence in Maryland, you’re likely already dreading the fallout and wondering how long this will follow you. The answer depends on which record you’re talking about, as DUIs can show up on your criminal record, driving record, and background checks. Each one works slightly differently and may…

If you’ve been charged with a DUI as a federal worker in Maryland, you’re likely consumed with thoughts of what comes next—and how your career may be affected. Security clearances are hard to earn but easy to lose, and a DUI or DWI in Maryland can absolutely affect your security clearance. That’s why it’s so…

A police officer can pull you over if they suspect you of committing a crime, such as driving while under the influence of alcohol. During the stop, this officer can ask you to take a field sobriety test. Understanding whether or not you can refuse a field sobriety test in Maryland – and speaking with…

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Do you notice your drinking habits changing when temperatures start to drop? As the days grow shorter and the nights grow colder, many people find themselves reaching for a drink more often during the winter months. But is it possible that the winter weather can actually impact your alcohol tolerance? With holiday parties, happy hours,…

In Maryland, drivers can be charged with a DUI (Driving under the influence) if their blood alcohol content level is .8 or higher. Drivers can be charged a DWI (driving while impaired) if their BAC is .07 or higher. The penalties for both offenses, even for first-time offenders, can include prison and substantial fines. Your…

In Maryland, and every other state in the country except for Utah (which has a .05 BAC limit), a driver with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .08 or higher can be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Your BAC level can get you into trouble in many ways. For instance, young…

There are consequences for having a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction or a driving while impaired conviction (DWI) on your criminal record – even after you have served your sentence, paid your fine, and complied with any license suspension requirement. Ideally, expunging your DUI/DWI would eliminate these consequences. However, Maryland generally does not permit…

Many DUI and DWI defense cases depend on expert witnesses. To be sure, there are many cases where a skilled defense lawyer can obtain a dismissal or an acquittal without an expert, many cases revolve around the validity and credibility of field sobriety tests and chemical tests. Expert witnesses can demonstrate that the proper equipment…