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 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...
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...
What are some defenses against a DUI or DWI charge in Maryland?
Each Maryland arrest for impaired driving is different. The available legal strategies will depend on the facts of the case. Many Maryland DUI/DWI legal defenses are based on taking advantage of the mistakes made by law enforcement in handling your arrest. There are...
What are the impaired driving penalties in Maryland when there are injuries?
About 8,000 impaired-driving crashes occur every year on Maryland roads and about 35 percent of those auto accidents result in injury. DWI/DUI penalties vary depending on the charge and whether a first or repeat offense is involved. In general, a first offense is a...