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Whether you live in the Ocean City area or have traveled to Maryland for vacation, you could receive serious penalties for drinking and driving in the state. Law enforcement can arrest a driver whether he or she displays obvious impairment, known as driving while...

When an officer pulls you over because he or she suspects that you are driving under the influence, he or she has the right to make certain requests of you. You do retain some rights during this stop, such as your right to remain silent, but you also agree to certain...

For a Maryland prosecutor to convict an individual charged with driving under the influence, he or she generally must prove impairment during the time of arrest. When a law enforcement official pulls you over, however, the portable device used for testing blood...

You did not have too far to drive home from a Maryland bar. Despite the distance, police still pulled you over and charged you with a DUI. How much is this going to cost you?  No matter if this is your first DUI or if you are just curious about the total cost of a...

Few things are more stressful than facing criminal charges. After all, not only do you have the potential of losing your freedom, but you are also likely to encounter terminology that is completely foreign to you. One such concept, the stet docket, often confuses...

Facing a drug charge is no small matter. How you handle the charge can have life-long consequences: You could face time in prison and very steep fines. After that, the ramifications continue. You may have difficulties finding an employer who will hire you or a...

A Maryland law enforcement officer cannot pull over your vehicle unless he or she has witnessed you violate a traffic law or has reasonable suspicion to believe that you are operating the vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Because the law classifies...

Being in legal trouble is never a fun situation. In fact, it is very nerve wracking. This is especially true when you have no idea what to expect. If you are facing a DUI charge for the first time, it may help to soothe your nerves if you learn what penalties you may...

If you have received a DUI charge in Maryland, you are far from alone. Thousands of residents and visitors to the state face DUI and DWI convictions every year. The experience can be both intensely embarrassing and intensely stressful, leading many to simply accept...

We started this blog to discuss criminal defense matters that are relevant to residents of Ocean City and visitors. Please check back to learn more about Maryland criminal defense issues.