Category: DUI

Holiday celebrations often lead to an increase in DUI arrests across Maryland. Police step up patrols, checkpoints, and testing during December, meaning even responsible drivers can find themselves facing charges. If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving, what you do next matters.. A DUI doesn’t have to define your future—especially when...

If you’ve been pulled over for suspected driving under the influence (DUI) in Annapolis or elsewhere in Anne Arundel County, the officer may attempt to require you to perform field sobriety tests (FSTs). While these tests are intended to measure impairment, they are highly subjective, and mistakes in administration can significantly weaken...

When you’re pulled over on suspicion of DUI in Maryland, you may be asked to take a chemical test to measure your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Most drivers know about the breath test, but fewer understand how blood tests work or the differences between the two. Both play a big role in...

After a DUI arrest in Maryland, police take your license and issue a 45-day temporary one, after which you face suspension unless you request an MVA hearing or enter the ignition interlock program. The suspension length depends on whether you failed or refused the breath test, though hearings,...

Failing the results of a breath test during a DUI stop can feel like the end of the road, but it doesn’t automatically mean you will be convicted. Breathalyzer results are not always reliable, and Maryland law provides several avenues for challenging them. From machine calibration to police errors, there are many...

If you’ve been charged with or convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Maryland, you may have heard of the Ignition Interlock Program. It’s one of the main tools the state uses to prevent repeat drunk driving incidents while still allowing people to drive for work, family, and daily needs. Understanding...

Most people know that driving under the influence (DUI) and leaving the scene of an accident (hit-and-run) are serious crimes in Maryland. But what many don’t realize is that these charges can—and often do—occur together in the same case. At Hartman Attorneys at Law, we’ve defended clients in...

Field sobriety tests are often seen as a “make-or-break” moment during a DUI stop. Many drivers believe that if they pass the walk-and-turn or balance test, they’re in the clear. Unfortunately, passing a field sobriety test doesn’t always stop an officer from making an arrest, and it certainly won’t guarantee that you...

If you’re pulled over in Maryland and suspected of driving under the influence, one of the first things an officer may ask is: “Would you be willing to step out of the vehicle and perform some field sobriety tests?” In this moment, many drivers aren’t sure what to do....

If you drive for a living, a DUI arrest doesn’t just threaten your driver’s license—it threatens your entire livelihood. Commercial drivers in Maryland are held to much stricter standards under both state and federal law, and even a first-time DUI offense can lead to disqualification of your commercial driver’s license (CDL).

If you’re arrested for DUI in Maryland, you’re not just facing a single legal challenge. In reality, DUI charges trigger two separate proceedings: A criminal case in court, where you face potential jail time, fines, and a permanent record An administrative