On behalf of The Law Offices of Thomas Maronick Jr LLC | Feb 3, 2020 | dui/dwi
An administrative law judge and a Carroll County circuit court made a mistake when they ruled that a law enforcement officer did not have reasonable grounds to believe that a vehicle’s occupant was driving while impaired (DWI) or attempting to drive under the...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Thomas Maronick Jr LLC | Dec 11, 2019 | dui/dwi
As the holiday season starts up, it’s easy for drivers to find themselves in a position where they are drinking and driving. According to the National Highway and Safety Administration, drunk driving accidents increase during the holiday season. Starting on...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Thomas Maronick Jr LLC | Jan 19, 2019 | dui/dwi
While a Maryland driver can refuse to take a sobriety test to determine if there is any alcohol or drugs in his/her system, there are consequences. The first time that a driver refuses to take a drug or alcohol concentration test in Maryland, the driver’s license will...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Thomas Maronick Jr LLC | Dec 14, 2018 | dui/dwi
Maryland’s top court has held that a Maryland driver was fully advised of the sanctions imposed upon him after he refused to take a breath test when he was suspected of drunk driving. “We hold that the DR-15 fully advises motorists of the length of time the ignition...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Thomas Maronick Jr LLC | May 24, 2018 | dui/dwi
If you’re suspected of driving while impaired or under the influence of alcohol in Maryland, you’re supposed to be advised of your right to refuse the breath test for blood alcohol and the sanctions that can be imposed for refusing the test. If police officers fail to...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Thomas Maronick Jr LLC | Oct 17, 2017 | crimes, dui/dwi
A Maryland police officer typically performs a three-part, physical field sobriety test after a traffic stop where there is suspicion that the motorist may be drunk or otherwise impaired. Three Types of Sobriety Tests The three physical tests are typically used to...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Thomas Maronick Jr LLC | Oct 10, 2017 | dui/dwi
If you are stopped by a police officer while driving and are suspected to be under the influence, you might be asked to submit to a field sobriety test and to other tests that will determine the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream. The officer will observe how you...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Thomas Maronick Jr LLC | Oct 2, 2017 | crimes, dui/dwi
Maryland takes impaired driving seriously. In fact, in October 2016, Maryland made changes to its drunk driving laws that included increased penalties and increased participation in the program requiring that a device be placed on a car that won’t allow the vehicle to...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Thomas Maronick Jr LLC | Mar 13, 2017 | dui/dwi
Maryland officials are considering tougher penalties for driving under the influence. A Montgomery County police captain recently testified at a state committee hearing, offering support for a bill that would make certain DUI arrests a felony for repeat offenders. The...
