DUI
Do I Really Need an Annapolis DUI Attorney to Get My License Back?
We all like being independent and we all like having fewer calls to make and fewer appointments to keep. For those of us who have experienced some form of legal troubles, there are SO MANY calls, appointments, papers, conditions â you get the gist. Thereâs a lot. Just, a lot. So it makes sense that…
Read MorePortable Alcohol Monitoring Systems and DWI Convictions
If you are convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI), you may be forced to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your vehicle. The IID is supposed to ensure that you cannot drive under the influence of alcohol. But that does not mean you cannot still have a drink on a Saturday night at home,…
Read MoreYour Kidâs DUI Charge Is a Huge Deal
As your children grow older, it’s natural to anticipate that they might experiment with alcohol at parties, whether they’re of legal drinking age or minors. However, it’s crucial to recognize that a DUI charge should not be taken lightly, as the associated penalties can be severe and have a significant impact on their educational and…
Read MoreCan You Make a Deal on an Annapolis DUI Charge?
When you get into some sort of trouble you really donât want to be in, what do you do? Exactly â you try to get out of it. Not because youâre guilty, not because youâre hiding anything, but because trouble isnât fun. As kids, âgetting out of troubleâ mostly means being very cute about it…
Read MoreBeing Drunk Ainât a Great DefenseâŠfor Anything
Thereâs nothing wrong with getting a little âslizzard,â as the kids say, every once in a while. Everyone needs to let loose sometimes with a few drinks and some friends, right? But as true as that is, being drunk doesnât absolve you of your actions â at least, not entirely, not always, and not easily.…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Get âPointsâ on Your License?
Points are often a good thing. Someone with the most points will win a game of baseball, basketball, football, or hockey â you get the idea. But if you score the most points in golf, hearts, or on your driverâs license, youâll find yourself solidly in the loserâs bracket. Marylandâs driverâs license points system helps…
Read MoreSentencing Enhancements Arenât the Way to Stop Drunk Driving
Nobody wants drunk driving to be a thing. We all want our roads to be safer, right? But lawmakers seem to be going about it the wrong way by enhancing the severity of penalties and sentencing, when they should be searching for ways to nip the problem in the bud. While there are seemingly some…
Read MoreWill Dash Cam Video Automatically Sink a DUI Defense?
It is not unusual for a prosecutor to obtain dash cam video footage of your DUI traffic stop that they plan to use against you in court. While this may cause you to worry or become overwhelmed with anxiety, the good news is that dash cam video does not automatically sink a DUI defense. In…
Read MoreSometimes, IID Violation Reports Are Wrong
So you got busted for DUI (shouldâve called me) and now youâve got to blow into this dopey little box every time you want to start your car. Sometimes the car starts screaming at you to blow into the device while youâre already traveling. Sometimes it tells you that you âviolatedâ a rule, like youâre…
Read MoreHow Do You Challenge a Driverâs License Suspension in Annapolis?
A personâs driverâs license can be suspended for many different reasons, such as driving under the influence, not paying their parking tickets, speeding points, not paying child support, failing to attend court, drug possession, reckless driving, and more. When this happens, many people believe that there is nothing they can do about it. However, the…
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