Drunk Driving

Maryland has made the law clear. If the authorities request that you take a breathalyzer test and you refuse, you can face immediate penalties.  However, it is important to consider what you do here carefully since taking the breath test and failing it leads to even...

Police officers want to catch drunk drivers. They have an obligation to promote public safety, and impaired driving cases frequently lead to people pleading guilty to the charges against them. Every drunk driving stop potentially bolsters an officer's success rate...

When the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, they must have sufficient legal reasons to do so. Otherwise, the stop may be unlawful. The right against arbitrary searches by law enforcement is vested in the U.S. Constitution, and an illegal stop is a...

Blaming a high blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reading on something other than alcohol might seem like a long shot. Yet, if you are facing drunk driving charges, it is crucial to consider all the options. Here are some everyday prescription medicines used to treat...

If the police arrest you and charge you with driving under the influence (DUI), it is crucial you understand the full extent to which a conviction could affect your life. Aside from potential license suspensions, fines and jail time, you could also be doomed to pay...

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....