Since 1998, Maryland has taken a stand on DUI PBJs -- probation before judgment -- that prevents them from being expunged. Current Maryland law is that anyone with a DUI or DWI PBJ is not eligible for expungement. As a result, DUI offenders who have been offered a PBJ...
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Maryland Boating Safety Tips
The official start of the boating season in Maryland is just around the corner. Memorial Day is the first official day of boating in Maryland. Some, of course, are already enjoying Maryland’s waterways. Many boaters, however, are prepping their vessels. Boat prep...
Maryland Boating Penalties Will Increase This Summer
Boating under the influence (BUI) and boating while intoxicated (BWI) will come with stronger penalties under a bill sent to Maryland’s governor for signature. The bill prohibits a person from operating a vessel on Maryland waters for up to two years if convicted of...
New Maryland Law Will Have Disastrous Impact on DUI/DWI Cases and Commercial Drivers
Defendants in Maryland DUI/DWI cases will not be able to benefit from state laws allowing them to forego having an interlock ignition device installed in their vehicles under a law awaiting the governor’s signature. Currently, it’s up to the judge to decide, in many...
Maryland Lawmakers Strengthen Penalties for Drunk Drivers
Maryland lawmakers have strengthened the penalties for convicted drunk drivers. They eliminated a major loophole in the state’s ignition interlock law. The legislature recently approved a bill that will require Maryland drunk drivers to complete the Ignition Interlock...
Explaining ignition interlock devices
Each year, thousands of people are charged with DUI in Maryland, many in the Ocean City area. When convicted of a DUI, you can face any number of consequences, from fines to court-ordered therapy and classes to jail time. And frequently, you may need to have an...
Ocean City Prosecutors Have State’s Highest Conviction Rate
Worcester County has the highest conviction rate in Maryland for the prosecution of alcohol and drug-related impaired driver cases. Worcester County prosecutors handled more than 1,000 DUI/DWI cases during 2021. They obtained a 92.2% conviction rate. The statewide...
Can I Refuse to Take a Breathalyzer Test?
A University of Maryland assistant coach was arrested in Florida a few weeks ago and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in the Sunshine State. Reportedly, he refused to take a breathalyzer test. Can you refuse to take a breathalyzer test in Maryland? Yes....
E-scooters and DUI offenses
Electric scooters (e-scooters) are trendy in Maryland, but riders must still adhere to the responsibilities of traveling on the motor-powered platform. Persons riding on an e-scooter must follow all traffic and safety laws, including riding while intoxicated. Those...
Answers to Four Common Questions About Maryland DUI Impoundment
Ocean City, Maryland, is a resort town, and keeping the roads safe requires constant monitoring for drunk drivers. So whether you’re a local or tourist, if you plan to be in town, it’s wise to familiarize yourself with the area’s DUI laws. Here are four common...