How Alcohol Cessation Programs Can Help DUI and DWI Convictions
Category: Maryland Car Accidents,Maryland Criminal Defense,Maryland DUI,Maryland DWI,Maryland Traffic Tickets
September 29, 2022
Driving under the influence, also known as DUI, is illegal in all states, including Maryland. Those who face DUI charges might need to pay hefty fines and face severe punishment. Maryland laws mandate up to $1,000 for the first offense, and $2,000 plus imprisonment for the second. While it may look grim for those accused […]
What are your rights during a traffic stop?
Category: Maryland Car Accidents,Maryland DUI,Maryland DWI,Maryland Traffic Tickets
September 16, 2022
Did you know that the police can pull you over for any reason? Despite what many drivers believe, a police officer doesn’t need a specific reason to pull you over, only a reasonable suspicion that you’re currently, or plan to, break the law. If you are pulled over by the police, remember that at that […]
Understanding Maryland’s Administrative Penalties for DUI/DWI
Category: Maryland Criminal Defense,Maryland DUI,Maryland DWI
August 29, 2022
Driving under the influence or while impaired is a serious crime in all 50 states, often costing those convicted thousands of dollars, losing time at work, and highly stressful for all involved. Depending on the crime itself, penalties can range from fines to serving jail time. This article discusses the administrative penalties for DUI/DWI in […]
A Guide to Expungement
Category: Maryland Criminal Defense,Maryland DUI,Maryland DWI
July 28, 2022
Defendants may, depending on certain factors, have charges deleted and removed from their public police and court records (but not from private collections of public information). This process is called expungement. This is an important tool for people who have been charged, but not convicted, of a criminal act or incarcerable traffic offense — although […]
Does a DUI Ruin Your Life?
Category: Maryland DUI
April 4, 2022
If you’ve been charged with a DUI and you’re a first-time offender, you may be wondering how your life will be impacted. Being charged with a DUI in Maryland is a serious offense not to be taken lightly. In some cases, a DUI can be classified as a felony if significant bodily injury or death […]
Your Next Steps Following Multiple DUI Offenses in Maryland
Category: Maryland DUI
January 4, 2022
Even though driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Maryland is a common criminal offense, first-time offenders are likely to receive more minor penalties than repeat offenders. Repeat DUI offenses are often punished to the fullest extent by judges in Maryland. If you’ve been charged with multiple DUI offenses in Maryland, it’s critical […]
What You Should Know About First DUI Charges and Convictions in Maryland
Category: Maryland DUI
August 27, 2021
At Albers & Associates, we understand that navigating your first DUI charge can be a daunting experience. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in the state of Maryland is a crime that requires a court appearance and can permanently alter your clean driving record. For individuals who have never faced a DUI charge, […]
Maryland’s Ignition Interlock Program: What you Need to Know
Category: Maryland DUI,Uncategorized
August 24, 2021
Being convicted of a DUI can come with some stiff penalties but losing your driving privileges does not always have to be one of them. In certain situations, eligible drunk drivers may opt into Maryland’s ignition interlock program in place of serving the administrative per se suspension period, highlighted in Maryland’s Impaired Driving Laws section. […]
Refusing a Breathalyzer: What you Need to Know
Category: Maryland DUI,Uncategorized
July 27, 2021
It’s a hot summer evening in Maryland and you’re on your way home after attending a friend’s backyard BBQ. On your way home, you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror and realize an officer is pulling you over. The officer explains you are being pulled over for running a traffic light, but in the […]
Drug-Related DUI vs. Alcohol-Related DUI: What’s the Difference?
Category: Maryland DUI
July 26, 2021
Any individual with a driver’s license knows that driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can result in severe consequences. What may be less commonly known is the difference between an alcohol-related DUI and a drug-related DUI. This article breaks down the differences and similarities between an alcohol-related DUI and a drug-related DUI. […]
