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...
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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...
What are some “aggregating factors” in a Maryland DUI?
A typical driving while under the influence (DUI) charge in Ocean City, Maryland carries a range of possible penalties. Punishment, however, is increased when certain elements are involved. Most DUIs are charged as misdemeanors. Aggravating factors can increase...
Will a DUI arrest in Maryland affect my CDL?
If you are stopped an accused of a DUI in Maryland, one thing to keep in mind is that your commercial driver’s license could be affected. The DUI laws throughout the state are very strict and do make it so that you could lose your right to drive commercially if you...
Are DUI checkpoints legal in Maryland?
DUI checkpoints are sometimes unexpected, taking drivers by surprise. Maryland residents might wonder if they are legal in the state. What are DUI checkpoints? DUI checkpoints are areas on the road set up by police to check drivers to ensure that they are not driving...
Maryland driver’s license points for a DUI
Maryland uses a points-based system for traffic violations. It's intended as a way of singling out the drivers who are putting others - and themselves - most at risk. A DUI is twelve points in this system. How do driver's license points work? Different types of...
How can a DUI arrest affect your student aid?
A DUI arrest can negatively impact your life in many ways. If you’re a college student, you might worry if it could affect your financial aid. How do colleges view a DUI arrest? It’s fair to worry that your current college or one that you are planning on transferring...
Will I go to jail for my first DUI?
If you are convicted of your first DUI offense in Maryland, you may face a variety of penalties. These may include a license suspension, a fine and the need to attend traffic school. It's also possible that you will spend time in jail even if you have no prior record...