Blog: DUI/DWI
- Drivers Can Refuse DUI/DWI Breath Test If Properly Advised of Sanctions, Court Says
May 24, 2018
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 provide you of your rights and the things that can happen for refusing, the charge or conviction can be thrown out. Maryland law provides that any person...Read More - What Happens During Maryland Field Sobriety Tests For DUIs and DWIs?
Oct 17, 2017
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 determine if a Maryland vehicle operator is driving while impaired. The tests are the horizontal gaze nystagmus, the walk-and-turn and the one-leg stand test. Police officers know they have to...Read More - Can I Refuse to Take a Field Sobriety Test or a Portable Breath Test?
Oct 10, 2017
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 handle the physical tests. Generally, the field sobriety tests involves the officer asking you to perform certain physical feats. For example, in a “walk and...Read More - Facing a DWI Charge in Maryland?
Oct 2, 2017
Maryland takes impaired driving seriously. In fact, in October 2016, Maryland made There are two basic drunk driving charges in Maryland – DUI and DWI. This blog post focuses on Maryland DWI penalties. A previous blog post discussed Maryland DUI penalties. DWI stands for “driving while impaired.” A DWI can be charged when a driver’s blood alcohol is measured at .04% to .07%. Charging a DWI at the lower end of the...Read More - Maryland lawmakers discuss tougher drunk driving laws
Mar 13, 2017
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 captain expressed frustration for the number of repeat DUI offenders he sees on the state’s roads and highways. In one instance, a repeat drunk driver hit his cruiser. Notably, although 46 other states...Read More