Reader’s Question:
Is it true that I will be facing a federal charge in case I get arrested for DUI here in Baltimore, Maryland?
Cole
Baltimore, MD
Most of the DUI cases in the state of Maryland are prosecuted in the state district court, but DUI arrests that occur on federally owned land are prosecuted in federal court. A [...]
Reader’s Question:
My daughter was given a test she mentioned as the preliminary breath test when she was arrested for DUI here in Maryland. What is this test and what are its possible flaws?
Lashawn
Wheaton-Glenmont, MD
The preliminary breath test (PBT) that was given to your daughter when she was arrested for DUI in Wheaton-Glenmont, Maryland is simply [...]
Reader’s Question:
Hi, my name is Elena, I live in Gaithersburg, Maryland and I’m very much curious about the one-leg stand that is used as a test in a DUI arrest or something. Could you please explain to me how this test is being done and how would this be related to being under the influence?
Elena
Gaithersburg, [...]
Reader’s Question:
I wonder if police officers in Maryland are required to conduct field sobriety tests in a DUI arrest. And would a failure on these tests be a probable cause for an officer to arrest a driver whom he suspects to be drunk driving?
Bryant
Wheaton-Glenmont, MD
In general, police officers in Wheaton-Glenmont, Maryland are required to administer [...]
Reader’s Question:
I was arrested for DUI in Maryland and what happened to me was so weird because I think no one actually saw me driving under the influence. I know I had a few drinks but I was driving fine and I wasn’t driving anymore at the time the officer came up to me so [...]
Reader’s Question:
I live in Maryland and I usually go out with my friends every Saturday night and have two drinks and not worry about driving home. I always say to myself that I won’t be drunk and therefore, I won’t have any DUI issues. Do you think that what I do is safe?
Garry
Silver Spring, MD
You [...]
Reader’s Question:
A friend of mine was charged with DUI here in Maryland. He suggested that we stay at another’s friend house after a big party but I insisted on going home. He didn’t let me drive because actually, both of us had a few drinks. I want to help him as much as I can [...]
Reader’s Question:
I live in Maryland for 21 years and I never received a ticket. But just recently, I risk driving drunk and got arrested for DUI. I need some advice as to whether I will hire a lawyer or not. What are the benefits of a DUI lawyer?
Michael
Baltimore, MD
Maryland DUI laws are extremely complicated and [...]
Reader’s Question:
My daughter is so afraid because this is the first time that she was charged for DUI. She was arrested in Maryland and she wants to know what are the things that she needs to do and the things that she needs to avoid. Thanks.
Sidney
Baltimore, MD
Thousands of drivers are charged with DUI every year. [...]