Maryland Enacts New Law Requiring Enrollment in the Ignition Interlock System Program for Individuals Who Receive Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) The Drunk Driving Reduction Act of 2016 or “Noah’s Law,” in honor of Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta, who was killed in the line of duty by a drunk…
Articles Posted in Maryland DUI Penalties
DUI and the Commercial Driver’s License
Defendants in DUI cases who have commercial driver’s license pose a unique set of challenges and considerations for Maryland DUI Attorneys. I have blogged often about the importance of selecting an attorney who specializes in DUI/DWI defense. Unfortunately, all too often we see attorneys with little or no experience with…
Maryland Administrative Hearings Also Follow a DUI Arrest
Many defendants charged with DUI in Maryland are dismayed to find out that not only do they have to go to court and face criminal charges, but they must also fight the MVA in a separate proceeding. Even if the criminal defendant is found “not guilty” of all charges in…
New Drunk Driving Laws Proposed In Maryland
A number of bills intended to curb drunk driving are being proposed today to a Maryland Senate Committee. Backed by Governor O’Malley, police, prosecutors and highway safety advocates, a number of these bills-if passed-will change the landscape of drunk driving prosecutions in Maryland. The most significant bill is one that…
Representing repeat offenders as a Maryland DUI Attorney/Maryland DWI Lawyer
Maryland DUI Attorney – Maryland DWI Attorney – Baltimore DUI Lawyer – Baltimore DWI Lawyer As a former Assistant State’s Attorney for Baltimore County I prosecuted hundreds of repeat offenders for driving under the influence or driving while impaired. Although the maximum penalty for driving under the influence is one…