If the police have reasonable suspicion of drunk driving, perhaps they spot unsafe lane changing, swerving or running the red light, they can stop a driver and perform a blood, breath or urine test to measure their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Nonetheless, the...
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Month: April 2024
What you should know about Maryland’s “antiswatting” law
In an increasingly divided political climate, the practice of “swatting” has become more prevalent. Politicians, judges and other high-profile people have been targeted. So have those less widely known. For example, at the beginning of the year, an assistant principal...
The problem with field sobriety tests
The police need probable cause before they can arrest a person for drunken driving. They can gather evidence that can be used against a driver by asking them questions, performing chemical tests or having drivers perform field sobriety tests. Field sobriety tests are...
Maryland now links BUI and DUI charges
As the year moves into prime boating season, it’s important to remember that boating under the influence (BUI) can be just as dangerous as driving under the influence. And, that both are illegal. It’s also important for Marylanders to understand how closely DUI and...
3 options to challenge a DUI charge
Many people face charges after the police arrest them on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. It’s a very common charge, and it’s likely that plenty of people you know have faced these in the past. Yet, just because it is common does not mean it...
