Since 1998, Maryland has taken a stand on DUI PBJs -- probation before judgment -- that prevents them from being expunged. Current Maryland law is that anyone with a DUI or DWI PBJ is not eligible for expungement. As a result, DUI offenders who have been offered a PBJ...
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Maryland Boating Penalties Will Increase This Summer
Boating under the influence (BUI) and boating while intoxicated (BWI) will come with stronger penalties under a bill sent to Maryland’s governor for signature. The bill prohibits a person from operating a vessel on Maryland waters for up to two years if convicted of...
New Maryland Law Will Have Disastrous Impact on DUI/DWI Cases and Commercial Drivers
Defendants in Maryland DUI/DWI cases will not be able to benefit from state laws allowing them to forego having an interlock ignition device installed in their vehicles under a law awaiting the governor’s signature. Currently, it’s up to the judge to decide, in many...
Maryland Lawmakers Strengthen Penalties for Drunk Drivers
Maryland lawmakers have strengthened the penalties for convicted drunk drivers. They eliminated a major loophole in the state’s ignition interlock law. The legislature recently approved a bill that will require Maryland drunk drivers to complete the Ignition Interlock...
Ocean City Prosecutors Have State’s Highest Conviction Rate
Worcester County has the highest conviction rate in Maryland for the prosecution of alcohol and drug-related impaired driver cases. Worcester County prosecutors handled more than 1,000 DUI/DWI cases during 2021. They obtained a 92.2% conviction rate. The statewide...
Can I Refuse to Take a Breathalyzer Test?
A University of Maryland assistant coach was arrested in Florida a few weeks ago and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in the Sunshine State. Reportedly, he refused to take a breathalyzer test. Can you refuse to take a breathalyzer test in Maryland? Yes....
Answers to Four Common Questions About Maryland DUI Impoundment
Ocean City, Maryland, is a resort town, and keeping the roads safe requires constant monitoring for drunk drivers. So whether you’re a local or tourist, if you plan to be in town, it’s wise to familiarize yourself with the area’s DUI laws. Here are four common...
Boating under the influence its consequences
Many people enjoy boating in Ocean City, Maryland as a pastime when the weather is pleasant. However, under certain circumstances, it’s possible to face charges of boating while intoxicated. Even if you know you’ve been wrongly charged, it’s crucial to understand...
Is your career as a doctor in jeopardy after a DUI charge?
There's no denying that it takes time and effort to become a doctor. After years of medical school and internships, you reach a point where your hard work pays off. Unfortunately, making an unwise decision to drive under the influence in Maryland can lead to a DUI...
Understanding your rights at a DUI checkpoint
When encountering a DUI checkpoint in Maryland, you might question the choices available to you. If law enforcement possesses a reasonable suspicion that you are driving under the influence, they may ask to see your registration and driver's license, even if no legal...