Category Archives: DUI/DWI

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 […]

When you’re first arrested for DUI – or “driving under the influence” of alcohol – it can seem like your entire life has been ruined. We only hear of true villains being arrested for DUI, people whom society reviles and finds absolutely despicable – and now you’re numbered among them! Except that the truth of […]

Many people take doctor prescribed medications every day.  And they drive. What is disturbing is that more and more drivers are charged every day for driving under the influence of drugs. But these are not illicit street drugs—just doctor prescribed medication. Even if you claim that you are taking lawfully prescribed medication, an officer may […]

Police in Anne Arundel County reported that 761 vehicles passed through a sobriety checkpoint in Crofton, resulting in four arrests, including three for driving under the influence (DUI). Crofton Patch reports that the checkpoint lasted about three hours on Route 3 near Route 450 on the night of December 13. This was apparently the 97th checkpoint conducted […]