One in seven people with driver’s license in the State of Maryland has had a DWI convictions on his record. In 2015 more than 25,000 people were arrested for DWI in Maryland. A conviction for this crime can have serious legal consequences for the person arrested, held in jail including…
Read moreSituation: A driver taking a few beers or just a couple of glasses of wine during a dinner with friends. While you are driving, even on the way home, for whatever reason, he suddenly realizes that he has behind it a police car. He stops and turns off the car.…
Read moreIt is common knowledge that after a long night of drinking, activities like driving should be avoided. If the police want to review a potential driver with a blood alcohol level or if you want better judge of your own current state of intoxication, breathalyzers are useful tools for the…
Read moreThis is probably one of the most common questions I get as an immigration attorney. The answer is yes. How it will affect your case? It Depends. Under immigration law, certain crimes have automatic consequences of law. If you are charged with a drug offense, you cannot get bail if…
Read moreProof of alcohol in breath test is one of the most recognized ways of measuring a driver’s intoxication. The test is carried out by an officer of police. Despite its widespread use, the judges have rejected the test results because of the distortions caused by various factors. Some of the…
Read moreTraffic violations not only include minor infractions and fines; multiple misdemeanor offenses may result in more serious charges against you, and modern legislative trends indicate that certain crimes will receive harsher punishments in the future. Common violations receive more attention in the legislature include: Infractions While impaired (DWI or DUI)…
Read moreA DUI arrest is traumatic. Most people arrested for DUI have never been exposed to the criminal justice system, and handcuffed and taken to jail. If you have been arrested for DUI, Attorney David C. Hardy can meet with you to review the case and explain your options. Understanding the…
Read moreDriving under the influence is a serious offense, but a DUI for drivers under 21 years of age, can be really tough. Across the U.S., law enforcers are highly committed to making sure that underage drunk drivers are given tough punishments to prevent them from repeating the mistake. Hefty fines,…
Read moreYou may be under the legal age to drink and recently arrested for drunk driving. Or just as likely, you may be a concerned parent whose under-age child has been charged with a DUI. Either way, it is our hope that you are keenly aware of the implications a DUI…
Read moreWhat is a Wet Reckless? The term, “wet reckless,” is used to describe a reduced plea arrangement made by a driver arrested for driving while intoxicated. (The driver pleads too reckless driving with alcohol involved — hence the “wet” reference.) A charge of wet reckless typically carries fewer obligations, punishments,…
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