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In the event of an accident caused by a driver with insufficient or no insurance coverage in Maryland, it is important to understand your options and the challenges that may arise. Without adequate insurance, recovering your losses can be a daunting task. Uninsured...
While people hope to learn from their mistakes, that does not always happen. When it comes to a second or third DUI arrest, that mistake may have far-reaching consequences. In the first six months of the year, the State of Maryland saw 4,296 DUI arrests. If you fall...
Driving under the influence of alcohol is something that can happen after just a single lapse of judgment. If you suddenly find yourself facing a possible DUI conviction, you might wonder just how severe the charges against you really are. While some states consider...
The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility reports that Maryland outpaces the nation in the percentage of alcohol-impaired driving fatalities. In 2019, 32.1% of the state's fatalities were due to alcohol-impaired driving compared to 28.1% for the nation....
When it comes to getting from point A to point B, nothing beats walking. The fresh air and health benefits make going for a stroll highly pleasurable. The drawback is that leg power is much slower than horsepower. Cars are still our primary mode of transportation....
If law enforcement suspects you of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), you may only have time to think about the near-term ramifications such as fines and license suspension. However, a DUI mark on your record will follow you and affect different aspects of...
The law is clear. In Maryland, when a police officer commands you to take to a portable breath test, there are negative consequences for refusing to comply. Penalties are even more severe for those who take one and fail. When weighing your decision to blow into one of...
In the ongoing effort to curb impaired driving, Maryland has made various changes to its laws in recent years. The laws differ between driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) and driving while impaired (DWI), but a conviction for either carries stiff penalties....
Police officers sometimes set up checkpoints where they stop drivers to check for drunk or otherwise impaired drivers. These checkpoints are often conducted during holidays and other times when more drunk driving accidents tend to occur. What should you do if you...
If you get arrested for drinking and driving, you could face serious consequences. These penalties can affect you financially in addition to impacting your ability to obtain future employment. For example, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation,...
