Reader’s Question:
Is there a way that I can avoid serving time in jail after my DUI arrest here in Bowie, Maryland?
Frank
Bowie, MD
A DUI arrest could mean paying hefty fines, having a suspended driver’s license and even serving time in jail. If you are facing a DUI charge in Bowie, Maryland, you have to hire the [...]
Reader’s Question:
My father has a federal DUI case here Maryland and he refused the chemical test when he was arrested. Is it true that she is facing additional consequences because of his chemical test refusal?
Vern
Gaithersburg, MD
Yes, it’s true, since your father refused to chemical testing on his federal DUI case in Gaithersburg, Maryland, he may [...]
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:
My sister was charged with DUI in Maryland and his lawyer is doing everything to build a strong defense. My question is what issues can be raised in a DUI arrest during the criminal trial?
Vanessa
Towson, MD
The very first issue that can be raised in a DUI arrest is if the DUI stop was legal [...]
Reader’s Question:
I have to be honest that I’m afraid of what might be the outcome of my DUI charge here in Maryland that’s why I know that I need the help of an attorney who would help me defend my case. What can a DUI attorney actually do for me if I hire one?
Kyla
Silver Spring, [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]