Driving under the influence of alcohol is not the only way an individual can be arrested for a DUI—a DUID, or driving under the influence of drugs, should also be of concern to Maryland drivers. Here, the legal professionals at ENLawyers explain how drugs factor into...
The Fourth of July is a patriotic holiday filled with firework spreads, picnics, parties—and the consumption of alcohol. Here, the legal experts at ENLawyers explain Maryland DUI law, so revelers can have fun responsibly. The Fourth of July allows Americans to...
Unprepared driving is dangerous driving, especially in the wintertime. Do not hit the road until you know how to handle driving in snow and ice. Winter driving does not need to be a stressful or dangerous experience. While you are not able to control every winter...
The holidays are a time of celebration, fun and indulgence. But it is important to keep the celebration going all season long by tempering fun with caution. Spend your time with family, not behind bars, and your money on presents, not fines and citations. The...
In June, the United States Supreme Court ruled that under certain circumstances, police will be required to obtain a warrant to test the blood alcohol content of motorists suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. This ruling was passed down as a result of...
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Maryland DUI checkpoints are becoming more common. Especially around holidays such as Labor Day, New Year’s Eve, and St. Patrick’s Day. Thus it is important that drivers understand their rights in the event that they encounter one of these roadblocks. What is a...
Maryland has a high concentration of colleges and universities, and as a result, a large population of teens and young adults. The state’s proximity to Washington, D.C., in addition, makes it a desirable location for young professionals beginning their professional...
If you are pulled over on the suspicion of being intoxicated, a police officer will likely request that you take a field sobriety test. This test is used to assess if there is cause to detain someone for driving under the influence. The attorneys at The Law Offices of...
On November 6, 2015, Governor Larry Hogan announced a proposal for new Ignition Interlock Legislation, which would expand the criteria for those permitted to participate in the program. What is the Ignition Interlock Program? Since 1989, the Maryland Motor Vehicle...
ENLawyers Guide to Maryland Drunk Driving Laws Maryland Drunk Driving Laws & FAQs The ENLawyers provide you with commonly asked DUI questions and information on Maryland drunk driving laws… Maryland Driver with Out of State DUI If you received a DUI or DWI in...
Summer may be over, but it is important that you have fun and enjoy yourself while the weather is still nice. However, it is more important to be mindful of how much alcohol you have consumed before getting behind the wheel. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving...
Is a DUI or DWI grounds for Deportation? Immigration law does not specify driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) as grounds for deportation or removal from the United States. In recent months, however, DUI and DWI have become de facto...
Treatment for a Repeat Offender If you have been following our Baltimore DUI rantings, you'll know that as Baltimore DUI lawyers, we place heavy emphasis on treatment in addition to defending your DUI, because not every case can be beaten (although many can). As we...
Many of you who read the news and our blog regularly see us posting information about saturation patrols vs DUI checkpoints. Courts and US Supreme Court case law generally favor the use of "saturation" patrols in Baltimore County and throughout Maryland, although as...
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As Maryland DUI lawyers and Maryland Criminal Defense attorneys, we get asked about the benefits of going to rehab before court date. Usually from a client who has their first-time run-in with the law. The answer is clear. Yes, you should. Clients who complete the...
We are very pleased to write a guest spot on Virginia Lawyers' Irving & Irving, P.C.'s blog. You may recall a couple of weeks back they wrote a piece for us about a Maryland driver being charged with a Virginia DUI. Now it's our turn... Maryland DUI + Virginia...
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We are pleased to have fantastic a "Guest Post" from Manassas, Virginia lawyer John Irving of Irving & Irving P.C. He's a former police officer and if you're a Maryland resident (or one of our NoVA friends) who gets arrested for DUI in Virginia, you'd be wise to...
If you find yourself arrested under suspicion of violating Maryland DUI laws, there are many procedures that police officers throughout the state are supposed to follow. Generally, here is the broad strokes of them: Ask for your license and registration. Ask you to...
As a Maryland lawyer who regularly handles Maryland DUI cases in front of the MVA, there are some important things you need to know about how the MVA hearing process works. As outlined in this previous Maryland DUI article, an MVA hearing must be requested in a...
A Maryland DUI is something that can happen to anyone. A DUI does not discriminate based upon education, class, race, or socioeconomic status. Because it is something that hits home for almost everyone (unless you're a teetotaler), your Maryland Lawyer gets asked...
This Maryland Lawyer knows that by now every NFL football fan has heard that Justin Blackmonwas arrested this weekend for suspicion of DUI. Blackmon, the 5th overall NFL draft selection by the Jacksonville Jaguars, is one of the most talented wide receivers to enter...
As a current Maryland lawyer and a former prosecutor who has spent hundreds of hours preparing and trying Maryland DUI cases on both the prosecution and defense sides of the table, I regularly see a problem referred to as "disconnect." DUI Disconnect is when a person...
As detailed in our previous post, found here, there are some pretty serious criminal penalties associated with being charged with a Maryland DUI or DWI. However, jail is usually not in the cards for most first-time offenders unless it involves an unusually high...
Remain silent and why a defendant might testify As a Maryland lawyer, let me first preface this post by saying that trial and trial tactics are more art than science. With all art, it is subjective to the artist and to the viewer. The important thing with the art of...
Evidentiary Breath Testing (EBT for short) is a very technical process. As explained in our prior article found in our Maryland Lawyer Articles, there are a number of issues that can occur with the breath testing process. These issues can influence the breath test...
To blow, or not to blow, that is the question. I was having lunch today with another Baltimore lawyer. He primarily practices divorce and family law. He made the interesting comment that it is very difficult to practice other types of law besides family and divorce...
Picture yourself at a party getting ready to leave. You want to drive home. It's late. You had a few drinks, and are pretty tired. When you got behind the wheel, you thought you were OK to make it a few miles home. While you're driving, you realize you probably...
We've all been there. You're driving down the road, on a day towards the end of the month. Sure enough, there's a row of police officers in an area where the speed goes from 55 MPH to 25 MPH. A few seconds later, you're zapped for a hefty speeding ticket, a...
Is it possible to get a DUI in your own driveway or on your own property? As crazy as it sounds, the answer is yes. According to two cases, one from 1994 and one from earlier this year, you are subjected to both criminal and administrative penalties from any incident...