Drunk Driving

Whenever a police officer stops you, a good general rule is to avoid saying too much. They will be taking in what you say, and if you say the wrong thing, they could use it to prosecute you. However innocent and friendly the chat may seem, remember the police are...

If you know you had too much to drink before getting in the car, you will not be surprised if the police give you a DUI if they stop you. Yet most people do not set out to drink themselves over the limit before taking the wheel. In many cases, they simply fail to...

As the weather gets warmer, more people will be out celebrating the Spring and Summer holidays. This means sobriety checkpoints are on the way.  Law enforcement agencies around the country conduct sobriety checkpoints in order to discourage and deter drunk driving....

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense. It puts you and others on the road near you in danger as you are more likely to cause a deadly accident. When you are arrested for DUI, you can expect to face a lot of consequences. One of these...

A DUI conviction comes with a lot of negative consequences. It could harm your job prospects, restrict your driving privileges and cost you a considerable amount in penalties and increased insurance premiums. In certain circumstances, it could also lead to jail time....

The desire to have a night out and to get home safely afterward are often at odds with one another, but they don’t have to be. A lot of people give in to the temptation to drive home after drinking, but this almost never pays off. Drunk driving is not only a safety...

Being arrested for a DUI offense can cause significant worry for those on the receiving end. Not only might the initial arrest be traumatic, but the resulting court case and expenses can also be to your detriment.  Another aspect that a DUI conviction could impact is...

Have you ever felt unlike yourself and a bit drunk when you haven’t had anything to drink at all? Some people struggle with a condition called auto-brewery syndrome. This is a condition also known as gut fermentation syndrome and is a rare disorder that causes the...

If you drive passengers for a living, a drunk driving allegation could cost your job. Taxi companies and rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft will not test you for alcohol before you take the wheel. Yet, they may take action if a customer alleges you have been...

Being arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Maryland can be a terrifying and unsettling experience. The police may request that you submit to a chemical (blood, breath or urine) test to ascertain your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Most often, you will be...