Posts Tagged ‘DUI’
What is Noah’s Law?
Noah’s Law, also known as The Drunk Driving Reduction Act of 2016, is named after Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta, who was struck and killed by a drunk driver in December 2015.What does Noah’s Law do?Noah’s law changed the law in two big waysIt significantly increases the suspension periods for breath test results above .08…
Read More5 Reasons a Traffic Lawyer Should Fight Your Maryland Ticket
We have all been there. Driving down the road, listening to our favorite music on the radio, or talking with family or friends in the car. Then, out of nowhere, a police officer is right behind you with his lights on. You’re getting pulled over. It is not a fun experience, to say the least.…
Read MoreMaryland’s Highest Court Says Bah Humbug!
It is Christmas eve, and I would really rather be spending time with my family right now, but this is just too important to NOT inform everyone. In an incredibly asinine ruling, the Maryland Court of Appeals (Maryland’s version of the Supreme Court) said yesterday that YOU face the loss of your license for 45, 90,…
Read MoreWhat should I do if I’m pulled over for DUI?
A traffic stop is one of the highest-risk things a police officer does. When an officer is walking up to your car, they have no idea what they are about to encounter.Anything you can do to make the officer more at ease especially when approaching vehicle will make things go better for you.If you are stopped…
Read MoreDoes a penny under your tongue fool the breath test machine?
Prior to your taking a breath test, the breath test operator is required to check your mouth for any foreign objects. Even if you were able to sneak a penny under your tongue, it wouldn’t have any effect on your breath test result. So in short, there really are no secret tricks to fooling the…
Read MoreI didn’t have that many drinks, how accurate is the breath test?
Simply put, the breath test may not be accurate. The test is looking for .08 grams of alcohol her 210 liters of breath. To put that in perspective .08 g is about three grains of rice and 210 liters is about the size of a 55 gallon drum. That means the machine is looking for three grains…
Read MoreWill I lose my license or go to jail for my DUI?
Will I lose my license?If your breath test result was under .15 and this is a first DUI then you will likely be able to keep your license for getting to and from work, driving for work purposes, school, alcohol education or treatment, and court. If your breath test result was .15 or more or if…
Read MoreShould I take the breath test in Maryland?
If you are pulled over by a police officer or stopped at a sobriety checkpoint, you will at some point likely be asked to submit to a breath test. I can’t tell you how many times I have been asked this question. My general advice is to take the test. The penalty for refusing the…
Read MoreI was arrested for DUI but I was asleep in my car, what will happen?
I was parked in front of a Royal Farms after I dropped off a few friends and I was very tried. I was in a very deep sleep when the officers opened my car door and said there was an odor of alcohol in my car. I ask them since they think I’m not able…
Read MoreWill a 120 day suspension for insufficient breath test hurt me in Court in Howard County?
You need to speak with an experienced DUI lawyer. It is possible to find out down to the milliliter how much if s breath sample you provided. This, along with other information that the lawyer can help you gather may be the difference. MVA penalty for refusal is either 120 day straight suspension or interlock for a year. You…
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