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Typically, after you’ve been found guilty of driving under the influence, you’re driving privileges are restricted or suspended for a period of time. If they have been suspended and you’re found behind the wheel you can face very serious penalties and punishments in addition to those imposed upon you for your DUI conviction. It is important to […]

The State of Maryland has helped develop and release an application that could help you avoid a DUI. The app is called ENDUI and you can download it for free through Google or Apple. Essentially, what ENDUI does is help you determine if you are over the legal limit without having to take a Breathalyzer […]

DUI HELP IN MARYLAND Let’s face it, we all make mistakes. However, some carry a heavier consequence than others, such as making the decision to drive while under the influence of alcohol. When you are pulled over and subsequently arrested for DUI/DWI, there are several important steps you need to take in order to have a better chance […]

ACCURACY OF DUI BLOOD TESTS When you’re pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving, officers can use different means of testing to determine if you should be charged with DUI including field sobriety testing, breathalyzer, urine, and blood tests.  While roadside breathalyzers are the most common and easily accessible means of testing, they are prone to miscalibration, human error […]

DUI IN FEDERAL JURISDICTION In the real estate world, the saying goes “Location, Location, Location” but did you know that location can also make a huge difference when you get pulled over for a DUI? Getting stopped in places with federal jurisdiction such as a military base or the Washington/ Baltimore Parkway also has an […]

1. The Officer Lacked Probable Cause For The DUI Arrest  Challenge the evidence as being insufficient to prove that believe a crime, drunk driving, had been committed. If the judge decides the officer who arrested you for DUI lacked probable cause, then the subsequent breath or blood alcohol test may be excluded from evidence. Often, […]

What is an Ignition Interlock Device? An ignition interlock device (IID) is a gadget, a little bigger larger than a cell phone, that is wired to your car’s ignition.  Individuals are required to blow into the device before starting the engine. All systems are leased for approximately $1,000 per system. Maryland statute regarding IIDs indicates […]

A DUI in Maryland is a criminal offense and the individual circumstances determine whether the offense is categorized as a misdemeanor or felony.  However, when a homicide by a motor vehicle has taken place in a DUI case, the charge is typically boosted from a misdemeanor to a felony. Furthermore, if any of the following […]

When you’re driving along and you see a police cruiser suddenly appear behind a shrub, around a corner, or down an alleyway, you have to wonder – are they just waiting there, watching and expecting for someone to make a serious mistake? The short answer is yes. The police have a duty to protect and […]