How Much Car Insurance Coverage Do You Need In Maryland?

Reader’s Question:
I’m looking at my sister’s auto insurance policy here in Columbia, Maryland and I need help in understanding it because I will buy my own auto insurance soon. How would I know how much liability coverage she has on her policy?
Tara
Columbia, MD
It would be easy to find out how much liability coverage your sister [...]

How DUI Community Service Works In Maryland

Reader’s Question:
My sister would have to do community service and drug rehabilitation/sober living environments because she was convicted for her DUI case in Columbia, Maryland. What does she have to do with that and how do those programs work?
Kenneth
Columbia, MD
Community service and drug rehabilitation/sober living environments are two of the alternative DUI sentencing programs in [...]

Can You Take Field Sobreity Test Twice?

Reader’s Question:
I know that just like breath testing, police officers in Columbia, Maryland require some kind of certification in conducting field sobriety tests for a DUI arrest. But if they don’t pass the exams, are they allowed to re-take the exams?
Efren
Columbia, MD
Field sobriety testing in a DUI investigation is a very interesting topic that you [...]

How Much Does It Cost To Take Classes In DUI School?

Reader’s Question:
I was convicted for DUI here in Columbia, Maryland. Part of my punishment is to enroll in DUI alcohol education classes. How much would this cost me and what is the objective of these classes?
Aliya
Columbia, MD
Since you have been convicted for DUI in Columbia, Maryland, you would face DUI alcohol education. The judge will [...]

How To Avoid DUI Charge In Maryland

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 [...]

How DUI Can Affect Your Car Insurance In Maryland

Reader’s Question:
Hi. I’m very much concerned about the premium on my car insurance. I was just recently charged with DUI here in Maryland. How will my DUI charge affect my premium?
Peter
Columbia, MD
It sometimes can be surprising how having a DUI charge in Maryland can immensely affect a driver’s life. Aside from the substantial amount that [...]