• DUI Statistics and Halloween: What Celebrants Need to Know

    DUI Statistics and Halloween: What Celebrants Need to Know

    Halloween is a holiday for everyone to enjoy. With delicious treats and creative costumes, many people invite friends over or spend their night out on the town. Whether you’ve decided to trick or treat with your family, or dance the night away at a party, you may encounter a bit of alcohol. There is nothing […]

  • What Is a Rising BAC Defense?

    What Is a Rising BAC Defense?

    For a police officer to charge an individual with a DUI, they may conduct a test that measures the blood alcohol content (BAC) in an individual’s system. If the driver’s BAC content is 0.08% or higher, the person is considered intoxicated, and driving while under the influence. Unfortunately, there are a few flaws when it […]

  • Can Maryland Police Tell If You Have a Radar Detector?

    Can Maryland Police Tell If You Have a Radar Detector?

    When you’re driving, you may feel anxious about police officers, no matter your speed. The fear of turning a corner and seeing a car sitting on the side of the road can be startling. You may also desire a few moments of knowledge before an officer comes speeding past you or is in the right-side […]

  • 4 Possible Defenses to Speed Reading Instruments in Maryland

    4 Possible Defenses to Speed Reading Instruments in Maryland 

    Speed reading instruments are one way Maryland police officers catch speeding drivers. When fighting the ticket in traffic court, judges and jurors often side with the officer since reading instruments provide the evidence needed to support a conviction. However, there may be some effective defenses a Maryland traffic defense attorney can raise against the instrument’s […]

  • 3 Steps to Take after Your Teen Driver Gets a DUI

    3 Steps to Take after Your Teen Driver Gets a DUI

    As a parent, there is an endless list of worries for our children. When they’re young, we feel anxious about them making new friends or doing well in sports. However, children grow into young adults and become more interested in mature activities. They may even find themselves in trouble because of peer pressure, curiosity, and […]

  • 7 Ways to Beat a Maryland Speeding Ticket

    7 Ways to Beat a Maryland Speeding Ticket 

    Lawmakers put speed limits in place to protect everyone on the road. While 30 miles per hour might seem slow, a winding road up ahead or other conditions might be reasons drivers are directed to drive at a reduced speed. If a police officer pulls you over and issues a speeding ticket, there might be […]

  • Driving without Insurance Ticket after an Accident 

    Driving Without Insurance Ticket after an Accident 

    All Maryland drivers must have auto insurance. Driving without insurance is a severe offense, with equally severe punishments. Penalties may range from hefty fines to loss of license to jail. Furthermore, the effects of driving without car insurance may be even more detrimental if you are involved in an auto accident. If police officers charged […]

  • Driving without a License Ticket after an Accident 

    Driving Without a License Ticket after an Accident 

    Unlicensed driving is illegal in Maryland. If caught without a license, drivers will receive a traffic citation. If you received a ticket for driving without a license after you were involved in a car accident, you may be wondering if you will be held responsible for the accident as a result. Before you can be […]

  • What to Do after a Reckless Driving Charge in Maryland

    What to Do After a Reckless Driving Charge in Maryland 

    When a police officer arrests you for reckless driving, the citation they hand you afterward is not a standard traffic ticket. Instead, it is a summons requiring you to appear in court to address the criminal charge of reckless driving. Reckless driving is a very severe charge, and you cannot handle it as you would […]

  • How a Summer DUI May Affect Your College Career in Maryland

    How a Summer DUI May Affect Your College Career in Maryland 

    Summer is a time for college students to catch up with friends and family and prepare for the upcoming school year. However, many college students also spend the summer at parties or bars. While there is nothing inherently wrong with drinking—as long as those drinking are over 21—some may have a lapse in judgment and […]

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