Articles Posted in Criminal Defense

A driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) arrest can raise questions about what each charge means. Maryland treats these as different levels of alcohol-related impairment. The label connected to your case may shape the type of allegation and the steps that follow. When you understand the difference, you can better understand…

Criminal charges can result in long-term repercussions for the people accused of breaking the law. Many people facing charges panic and make the mistake of pleading guilty quickly. They don’t discuss the case with an attorney or look at their options for fighting the charges. Even though they insist that they are not guilty, they…

Drivers know how important it is to follow the laws on the road. However, sometimes the rules are not very clear, and people don’t know about them, which can cause confusion. For example, did you know there are specific laws about having open containers of alcohol while driving? These laws are called open container laws,…

Although the prosecution sometimes has physical evidence to present against a defendant in a criminal case, often, much of their arguments are based on witness testimony. This means that your future could rest in the hands of those who take the stand to testify against you. Of course, the judge or jury in your case,…

In Maryland, a standard part of virtually every DUI arrest is the breath test. The arresting officer brings the driver to a police station or jail, where the driver is ordered to blow into a breath test device called the Intoximeter ECIR II, which looks a little like an old-fashioned computer with a hose attached.…