A DWI conviction can result not only in expensive fees or perhaps potentially jail time, but a conviction may also cause your driver’s license to be suspended.  Simple activities like traveling to school or work, making it to important appointments, and doing household care tasks like grocery shopping can become a significant issue when you [Read More]

DWI charges are better avoided than fought when at all possible. Here are some ways you can reduce your risk of being charged with drunk driving in the first place.  If you do happen to get arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, there are numerous legal options available to you depending on the circumstances [Read More]

If you are charged with driving while intoxicated, you may be prevented from traveling internationally to certain countries. Here’s what you should know and how to protect your rights after being arrested for drinking and driving. Mexico  DWI offenders are treated harshly in Mexico. Foreigners who have been convicted of drunk driving within the last [Read More]

After being arrested and convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, most people are required to have an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicle. Here’s what you should know about it, why it might be more dangerous, and how a skilled criminal defense attorney can help you. What Is an Ignition Interlock Device?  [Read More]

Being stopped for drinking and driving can be extremely upsetting, especially if you haven’t had anything to drink at all. If the officer suspects you of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they might approach you unfairly aggressively or order you to take a field sobriety test. When this happens, respectfully refuse and [Read More]

Were you arrested for driving under the influence (DWI) of alcohol or drugs? You may be frightened, confused, and unsure of what to do next. If you think you’re going to plead guilty, you may assume that you don’t need an attorney. Not having adequate legal representation during a criminal case, however, can be detrimental. [Read More]

If you were arrested and convicted of drunk driving, you will likely be required to undergo DWI school. This is an education program designed to provide DWI offenders with the knowledge they need to make safer decisions in the future. Knowing what to expect when you attend a drinking and driving educational program can help [Read More]

To arrest someone for driving while intoxicated, a police officer must have enough evidence that suggests it was reasonable to believe the driver was inebriated at the time of the traffic stop. Here’s how law enforcement officers determine whether or not to make a DWI arrest.  They Observe Your Driving Behavior   Before pulling your vehicle [Read More]

Were you or a family member charged with drinking and driving? Here’s what you need to know before you pick up the phone to call a DWI lawyer.  1. Understand You Don’t Have the Luxury of Time  Unfortunately, you don’t have a lot of time after your arrest to protect your legal rights. The longer [Read More]

It’s common knowledge that if you drive drunk, you could be arrested or get into a serious accident. But can the same happen if you’re not actually drinking? This is an important question that many innocent people with a DWI record want to know.  You can get arrested for a DWI in Maryland even if [Read More]