Can Traffic Cameras Affect Your DUI?
Category: Maryland DUI
September 18, 2019
It seems like more and more these days cameras are cropping up everywhere. We have cameras in our pockets, on almost every building, and of course on many streets. With this increased level of surveillance has come a decrease in the number of “he says, she says” court trials. In the past most Towson, MD […]
Should You Get a Blood Test for Your DUI?
Category: Maryland DUI
August 28, 2019
When you are pulled over for driving under the influence of alcohol, the law enforcement officer may request your DUI charges pending results of a breath or blood test to confirm a blood alcohol content level that is over the legal limit (.08%). The more common of the two is the breathalyzer test, but what […]
3 Surprising Ways You Could Fail a Breathalyzer Test
Category: Maryland DUI
August 14, 2019
Drunk driving is a very serious problem in the United States, and for this reason, many police stations have begun to crack down on the practice. If an officer suspects that you’re under the influence of alcohol or any other illicit substance, then they will pull you over and more than likely will administer a […]
Does Your License Always Get Suspended for a DUI?
Category: Maryland DUI
August 7, 2019
Although drivers don’t intend to harm others when they get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol, one person in Maryland is killed almost every day by a drunk driver. This is why DUI laws have become stricter over the years. For all DUI charges, even first offenses, your Maryland driver’s license will be suspended or […]
Will a DUI Cost You Your Security Clearance?
Category: Maryland DUI
July 31, 2019
Your security clearance is a big deal, and you already know you should be avoiding anything that could cause that clearance to be revoked. However, no one is perfect and we all have lapses in judgment and make mistakes. Should you risk drinking and driving when you have a security clearance in the state of […]
Can You Get a DUI Without Drinking Alcohol?
Category: Maryland DUI
July 10, 2019
Most people think of driving under the influence as synonymous with drinking and driving, but the truth is that you can be charged with a DUI even if you haven’t had a single sip of alcohol. Let’s take a closer look at what driving under the influence actually encompasses to understand how this is possible. […]
Common Questions About Ignition Interlock
Category: Maryland DUI
June 13, 2019
If you’ve been charged with a DUI, or know someone who has, then you may have heard the term”ignition interlock” thrown around. But what exactly is an Ignition Interlock System? An Ignition Interlock System is a breathalyzer that’s installed in your car, ensuring the driver is sober before driving. Many states, Maryland included, require them […]
3 Things to Bring to Your DUI Consultation
Category: Maryland DUI
May 3, 2019
Drinking and driving laws on Maryland are severe, and the associated penalties don’t get any lighter. A DUI conviction can result in fines, jail times, license suspension, and even probation. Employment discrimination and social stigma are also common occurrences following a DUI conviction, which could also impact your security clearance, immigration status, and insurance rates. […]
Getting a DUI Doesn’t Have to Ruin Your Life
Category: Maryland DUI
March 12, 2019
Being pulled over and charged with a DUI can certainly feel like the end of the world. Between the criminal charges and the potential loss of your license, to say that being charged with a DUI is stressful is a gross understatement. However, your DUI doesn’t have to ruin your life. When you work with […]
Do I Have to Take The Field Sobriety Test?
Category: Maryland DUI,Maryland DWI
February 19, 2019
If you get pulled over by a policeman who believes that you have been driving under the influence, then you will likely be asked to take the field sobriety test. The field sobriety test is only one method that a police officer will use to determine whether or not you are, in fact, intoxicated. So, […]
