http://www.marylandduilawyerblog.com/ en-us 2008-03-13T09:46:57-05:00 http://www.marylandduilawyerblog.com/2008/03/jury_trials_and_dui_defense.html We recently finished a hard fought three day DUI jury trial. The results were mixed, that is, we won certain charges, like the 21-902(a) 1 - NOT GUILTY but lost other charges. It was a hard case because the defendant... The DUI Trial marylandduilawyerblog-1 2008-03-13T09:46:57-05:00 http://www.marylandduilawyerblog.com/2007/12/dui_super_cops_non_existent_qu.html Ask any cop and they will tell you, "quotas, no way! We don't have 'em and we don't use em". However, certain cops seem to have an unusually high arrest record for alleged DUI offenders. There are recent cases out... The DUI Arrest marylandduilawyerblog-1 2007-12-16T13:43:16-05:00 http://www.marylandduilawyerblog.com/2007/08/experience_absolutely_counts_1.html I was in Prince George's County, Maryland for a DUI trial last week. The Defendant was a multiple offender hence he had a lot riding on the outcome of his case. I approached the prosecutor to discuss the matter, she,... The DUI Trial marylandduilawyerblog-1 2007-08-24T10:09:18-05:00 http://www.marylandduilawyerblog.com/2007/08/wake_up_and_smell_the_coffee_b_1.html It's getting a little scary out there folks- come on wake up! I saw a blurb of an article that a DUI attorney in Minnesota successfully petitioned the court for the source code of the breathalyzer machine on behalf of... Breathalyzer marylandduilawyerblog-1 2007-08-12T10:52:00-05:00 http://www.marylandduilawyerblog.com/2007/08/but_im_not_guiltyi_have_rights.html I can go to dinner Saturday night and have two drinks and not worry about driving home. I won't be drunk and therefore I won't have any DUI/DWI issues. I live in America and in this country we have rights!... What are my DUI rights? marylandduilawyerblog-1 2007-08-11T10:54:51-05:00 http://www.marylandduilawyerblog.com/2007/08/gerd_acid_reflux_the_dui_breat_1.html Another question regarding the ubiquitous DUI breath machine, in Maryland the EC/IR; soon to be replaced by the newer and more advanced EC/IR II. Question: what about if I burped before I blew in the machine? What if I have... Breathalyzer marylandduilawyerblog-1 2007-08-04T15:27:47-05:00 http://www.marylandduilawyerblog.com/2007/07/harvard_law_school_continuing_1.html Many states require lawyers to take continuing legal education after graduating from law school and passing the bar, Maryland is not one of them. In Maryland, once you pass the bar you are authorized to say goodbye to school and... DUI Lawyers marylandduilawyerblog-1 2007-07-29T18:02:08-05:00 http://www.marylandduilawyerblog.com/2007/07/i_can_pass_field_sobriety_tests_and_various_sundry_matters.html Have you ever driven home from a social event after midnight and been just plain exhausted to the point where it's a struggle to keep your eyes open? Have you ever driven your car for 3 or more hours and... Field Sobriety Tests marylandduilawyerblog-1 2007-07-16T09:21:22-05:00 http://www.marylandduilawyerblog.com/2007/07/how_to_select_a_maryland_dui_d.html Day to day I don't have any particular agenda regarding what to write about but instead when I'm in DUI court, things seem to happen which prompt me to write a post. Today I was in court in Anne Arundel... The DUI Arrest marylandduilawyerblog-1 2007-07-09T17:10:53-05:00 http://www.marylandduilawyerblog.com/2007/07/why_dui_defense_attorneys_do_w_1.html In my prior post on this topic I was explaining that the criminal justice system for some reason treats DUI suspects differently and with less privilege, than a murder suspect. This is of great concern to the DUI bar for... Constitutional Issue marylandduilawyerblog-1 2007-07-09T09:20:14-05:00