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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...
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....
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...
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...
When facing charges of driving under the influence in Maryland, you likely have concerns about whether you will be able to keep your license. The answer varies based on factors such as age and previous offenses. Learn about driver's license suspension after a Maryland...
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,...
Maryland has a DUI/DWI Treatment Court for individuals charged with driving under the influence who struggle with substance abuse. Through this diversion program, convicted DUI offenders can take steps toward a sober lifestyle outside the criminal justice system....
More often than not, burglary and robbery get lumped together because most people believe both crimes involve taking a person’s property. Although in some respects this is true, there are distinct differences between the two. 1. Robbery The state of Maryland’s...
When you get on the Maryland roadways, you want to be as safe as possible. Unfortunately, whenever you are a driver or a passenger in a vehicle, you face serious dangers. Though some risks of traveling by car cannot be avoided, many drivers do not take the time to...
