The county in Maryland that has the highest conviction rates for a charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving while under the influence (DUI) is Worcester County. The county includes Maryland’s summer resort town of Ocean City as well as the nearby towns of...
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Maryland State Police Conducting Field Sobriety Checkpoints, Lyft Credit Available
One of the constants of the winter holiday season are sobriety checkpoints by local and state law enforcement. Troopers from the Maryland State Police conducted a sobriety checkpoint shortly before Christmas and will conduct them throughout the holidays. Being careful...
The effect of a DUI on your nursing career
It's a crime to operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Maryland. But did you know that a DUI can also have severe consequences for your nursing career? Nursing licenses are considered professional licenses and can be suspended or revoked by the...
The holiday season brings an increase in drunk driving incidents
We’re at the beginning of the holiday season and holiday revelry means that it’s easy for Ocean City drivers to find themselves on the road after a few drinks. According to the National Highway and Safety Administration, drunk driving accidents increase during the...
Reducing your risk of alcohol-related wrecks during the holidays
For many families, alcohol and holiday celebrations go hand in hand. Maybe you always share your dad's favorite brand of beer with your siblings while watching a football game on Thanksgiving. Perhaps your grandfather is notorious for making the most dangerous eggnog...
What’s the difference between a DUI and a DWI in Maryland?
Many people in Maryland are unaware that there is a difference between DUIs and DWIs. DUIs and DWIs generally refer to driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or a combination of the two. They are two different types of crimes and the penalties for each...
Is a DUI conviction in Ocean City, Maryland a felony?
A DUI in Maryland is a criminal charge that involves driving under the influence. There are drug DUIs and alcohol-related DUIs. You can be arrested and charged with a DUI if your blood alcohol measures .08%. You can be charged for drug DUI if you operate or attempt to...
Will a Drug-Related DUI Prevent Me from Getting a Security Clearance?
Because of its proximity to Washington, D.C. many Ocean City, Maryland residents work for the government or government contractors. Such jobs often require a security clearance. Many people wonder if they can get a security clearance if they have a past conviction for...
Can I Get a Security Clearance with an Alcohol-related DUI?
Many government jobs require a security clearance. A security clearance means that several elements of your background have been checked and there is nothing in your background that can be used to compromise you if you are handling confidential government material....
Will a Maryland DUI cause me to lose my security clearance?
Ocean City, Maryland drivers know that a security clearance is important for many of the top jobs in the federal government – one of the largest employers in the Old Line State. However, people are human and sometimes mistakes are made. If that mistake is a charge of...