Car accidents involving impaired drivers are highly dangerous and cause thousands of injuries and deaths every year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DUI wrecks result in over 10,000 deaths in the United States every year. Around 28 people die every day in drunk driving accidents. Maryland is not exempt from the […]
To reduce the number of drunk drivers on Maryland’s roads, our state launched a program that uses technology to stop DUIs before they happen. The Maryland Ignition Interlock Program places a device on someone’s vehicle to prevent them from driving if they’ve been drinking. Since the program was introduced, there have been many misconceptions about […]
Ten years ago, few people had ever heard of ridesharing. Then came Uber and Lyft. Today, 25% of Americans take an Uber at least once per month, and 36% have used a rideshare company at some point in the past. Can you guess the #1 reason why someone calls an Uber? Here’s the answer: to […]
The frequency of drunk and drugged driving accidents hasn’t dropped much in Maryland so far, even though the penalties for causing these accidents are more severe, after House Bill 707 (HB707) went into effect October 1, 2019. According to a 2018 Maryland Highway Safety Plan study, drunk driving accounts for about one in three fatal […]
When we’re driving, we all have little lapses in judgment that can ruin our day. Perhaps we’re in a hurry and aren’t aware we’re driving over the legal speed limit on our commute into Baltimore. Or maybe we need a reminder that we don’t always have to be driving over a speed limit to get […]
Facing a DUI charge in Maryland can be a scary experience. One of the first things that you might worry about is what will happen to your driving license. To prevent drinking and driving, Maryland has enacted some fairly aggressive laws. In particular, those convicted of a DUI will face some strict driving restrictions. Just […]
The other day, it was national news that, according to reports in the Baltimore Sun and other new sources, an on-duty Baltimore City police officer was allegedly found intoxicated and slumped over behind the wheel of his marked patrol vehicle. The impression from media reports was that this officer was in a parked car. One […]
The first weeks after being charged with a DUI or DWI can be nerve-wracking and stressful. You probably have lots of questions about the legal process and possible consequences of a conviction. We have put together this short Maryland DUI FAQ to answer your most pressing questions and provide insight into what you should do […]
So you’ve been charged with DUI or a DWI. If you are a Maryland driver, this means that the police officer who pulled you over also took your driver’s license. In its place, they filled out and gave you two forms called a temporary license. On the back of one, a header reads “Election to […]
For many DUI and DWI defendants, being forced to use an Ignition Interlock device is one of the toughest parts of the entire experience. At this time, it seems as if the entire State of Maryland is looking to compel most DUI and DWI defendants to install the Ignition Interlock device. An experienced attorney, who […]
