As DUI defense lawyers, our team at Alpert Schreyer, LLC believes that everyone is entitled to a fair defense in court – especially when the evidence against them does not prove their guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Recently, we represented a Maryland client who had been charged with a fifth DUI and was facing up […]
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Apr
Apr
Drivers with a GPS or Smartphone can now receive instant warnings when approaching DUI checkpoints and speed traps as well as red light and speed cameras. Police fear that this will aid offenders in escaping arrest. Phantom Alert is the company that produces the application which began as a method to help drivers avoid tickets […]
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Mar
Mar
Many people seem to believe that breathalyzer tests are infallible. This leads people to believe that anyone who is facing a driving under the influence (DUI) charge must be guilty. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, breathalyzers can and do produce false positives at times for a wide range of reasons. In […]
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Mar
Mar
While you may be aware that driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) by alcohol or drugs is a crime, you may not be aware that drunk boating is also a crime. Unlike some states, Maryland has a law that expressly prohibits boating under the influence or BUI. WHAT IS A BUI? BUI laws […]
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Mar
Mar
In Maryland, there can be a number of reasons why you may have your driver’s license suspended or revoked. You may have forgotten to attend a driver improvement program, failed to pay a speeding ticket or failed to appear. You may also have had a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction. Whatever the reason may […]
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Mar
Mar
Driving under the influence (DUI) per se makes it illegal to operate a motor vehicle when your blood alcohol content (BAC) is over the legal limit. A DUI per se is usually determined by a breath or a blood test. In Maryland, the required BAC for DUI per se is .08% or higher. But why […]
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Mar
Mar
When it comes to driving under the influence (DUI) offense, Maryland law can be harsh. Repeat offenders will often receive the maximum penalty allowed. This is especially true if it is your third or more DUI offense. In Maryland, a repeat offender is any driver who has been convicted of a DUI offense within the […]
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Feb
Feb
A driving under the influence (DUI) charge in a federal jurisdiction can be a serious and complicated matter. If your arrest was made on federal property under the control of the National Park Service such as the Baltimore Washington Parkway, a national park, or elsewhere, your DUI will be federal and different rules will apply. […]
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Feb
Feb
Driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while impaired (DWI) are serious offenses in Maryland. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 2003 and 2012, 1,716 people were killed by a drunk driver in Maryland. If you are involved in an accident as a result of your DUI or DWI, the penalties become […]
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Feb
Feb
Reckless driving and negligent driving are two of the most common tickets Maryland drivers receive. While neither of these violations will likely result in jail time, they should still be taken seriously. The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) can take away your driving privileges. That’s why, depending on the circumstances, it might be a good […]