Posts Tagged ‘Drunk Driving’
Handling Holiday DUI Checkpoints
Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming soon and, according to the statistics, these are the two holidays when you are most likely to run into DUI checkpoints around the Annapolis area. Many people will be taking the opportunity during the holidays to have a drink or two during their time off from work, celebrating with friends and…
Read MoreLights In the Rearview Mirror: What To Do and What Not To Do When You’re Stopped
The Doâs and Donâtâs of a Traffic Stop When Youâve Been Drinking Itâs 2 a.m. You are almost home. In your rearview mirror, you see the flash of police lights. Unfortunately, youâve had a few drinks. What should you do? First, pull over where it is safe. Put on your hazard lights. Donât Roll Down…
Read MoreYou’ve Been Arrested for Drunk Driving In Maryland: What Now?
The driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) laws are different in each state. Drunk driving laws in Maryland are strict, and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol can lead to severe consequences. Once arrested, if found guilty you will face jail time, fines, probation, and other penalties such as…
Read MoreMaryland’s Drunk Driving Laws: .07 or .08, What’s the Difference?
Contrary to popular belief, it is not just a .08 that can land you in trouble for drunk driving in Maryland. A .07 is considered Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). A DWI is punishable by up to two months in jail. A DWI could subject you to a five hundred dollar fine and a temporary loss…
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