Maryland DUI Sentencing Guidelines Subject of Debate
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
Under Maryland state law, homicide by motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum fine of $5,000 on Read More
Alcohol Believed to be Factor in Fatal Highway 50 Accident
- posted: Sep. 06, 2017
According to the Maryland State Police, alcohol was a likely factor in a recent fatal wrong-way collision on U.S. 50, close to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The crash reportedly occurred just Read More
DWI Suspects Must Submit to Both Drug and Alcohol Tests if Requested
- posted: Mar. 02, 2016
It’s well established that by operating a vehicle on Maryland roads, drivers give their implied consent to a test to determine if they are unlawfully impaired by alcohol or drugs. Read More
Alcohol a Factor in Fatal Accident Involving Volunteer Firefighter
- posted: May 27, 2015
A volunteer firefighter from Nanjemoy, Maryland recently died in an accident in La Plata. The 20-year-old woman was struck head-on by another vehicle on the evening of April 28 on Read More
What is the Difference Between DWI and DUI in Maryland?
- posted: Sep. 09, 2013
A federal agency recommended that states reduce the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit from 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent to reduce highway fatalities. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Read More
