In the eyes of law enforcement, driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while impaired (DWI) are pretty much the same risks. Whether you have been drinking or inhaling some type of substance, the effect on your ability to drive has been compromised – or at least that’s what we’ve been led to believe. Results [...]

Let’s say that you’ve never been pulled over for a DUI, but you’ve seen it happen on TV, in film, and in ads. Goes something like this, right? Driver drives erratically. Cops pulls him over. Cop knocks on window. Cop asks driver to exit vehicle. Driver stumbles out. Driver then performs a series of awkward [...]

Summer is here, folks, and so my work begins. Statistically, summer months always see an increase of certain types of crimes (heat makes people nuts, you know?) and injuries, which is why a lot of my colleagues call this the 100 Days of Hell. For me, it’s not the heat that drives my business, but [...]

Ah, there’s nothing quite like open waters and the salty spray of sea air on your face. As the weather warms up again, you may be hankering for that very experience — especially if you own a boat. Or, perhaps you’re just looking to rent one for a nice day out with friends and family. [...]

No one wants to be charged with a DUI/DWI. Shocking, I know. There’s an issue, though, with people still not entirely understanding how to avoid it. It’s very easy to just…not drive under the influence, and while that’s a major help (obviously) it doesn’t cover all your bases. Maryland has some pretty strict regulations and [...]

We all know drunk driving is as illegal as it is dangerous, and we also all know that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen anyways. While some laws may be stricter than others, the purpose of them is to keep the general public as safe as possible on the roads. Even though total prevention is not [...]

Every day, I see some new meme about people day drinking because they have lost all concept of time and space thanks to COVID-19. And under other circumstances, it might be a cause for concern – but since everything’s closed, you might as well bust out that bottle of scotch you were saving for a [...]

See what I did there? Get it? Whatever. Dad jokes are funny. Being charged with and arrested for BWI is not, though. Boating while under the influence is a serious offense. In fact, the laws got a little stricter on October 1, 2019, in Maryland for repeat offenders. Steeper penalties for repeat offenders It doesn’t [...]

A conviction for a DUI charge in Maryland carries serious consequences. You will likely be ordered to spend time in jail. There will be large fines and court costs. Your license will likely be suspended. Your insurance rates will go through the roof – if you’re lucky to get insurance. Even when you get your [...]

The terms DWI and DUI are similar but not identical. DWI stands for Driving While Impaired. DUI stands for Driving while Under the Influence. There are different requirements for proving each type of offense. The penalties are also different. In general, the penalties for a DWI are less severe than the penalties for a DUI [...]