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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Maryland State Police Trying to Combat Drunk Driving

Over the weekend, Maryland State Police arrested 80 drivers for drunk driving. Numerous Maryland drivers continue to make the irresponsible decision to drive a car after consuming alcohol. Yes, it is the easiest option, but it is also the most dangerous.

One of the worst offenders arrested over the weekend was Felix Mateo, who was stopped twice by police for driving under the influence in the same night. The first time, Mateo was stopped by police with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) more than twice the legal limit, and the police released him to his wife. Later that night, police find Mateo driving on the road again exemplifying reckless behavior, crossing the center line, hitting curbs, and swerving into another car’s lane. Officers pull him over once again. Mateo’s BAC was still more than twice the legal limit. He was charged with DUI twice.

Another reckless drunk driver arrested over the weekend was caught driving 94mph in a 55mph zone and had his 9 year old in the car with him. This driver was also arrested and charged with DUI, among other offenses.

Driving drunk is never an option no matter the situation. If you are driving and plan to drink alcohol, you must make a plan for getting home safely without driving yourself. It is always good to arrange for having a designated driver. If that is not feasible, driver services such as Uber and Lyft are readily available and very easy to use. And if those services are not feasible either, a traditional taxi is always a safe option when you are drunk and cannot drive.

The number of drunk drivers arrested every weekend in Maryland is too high, and remember those are only the few that are caught by police. There are hundreds, if not thousands more that are not caught driving drunk. There is no excuse for putting innocent people at risk.

If you or a family member has been charged with DUI or DWI in Maryland and would like a free legal consultation or if you would like more information on DUI or DWI please feel free to contact our office at (301) 854-9000 and schedule an appointment at our office in Silver Spring or throughout Maryland, or visit us on the web at http://www.portnerandshure.com/Criminal-Defense/DWI-DUI/

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Yet Another Busy Weekend of Drunk Driving Accidents in Maryland

A week ago we reported on the high number of Maryland drivers from over the weekend being arrested for driving under the influence as well as drunk driving crashes involving state vehicles. This past weekend, more than 50 motorists were arrested for suspicion of drunk driving and a dozen accidents involving drunk drivers occurred throughout the state. This marks the second straight weekend of numerous drivers across the state driving under the influence of alcohol. Accidents occurred in Federalsburg, Waldorf, Jessup, La Plata, Vienna, Westminster, Ardmore, North East, Suitland, and Taylorsville. Some crashes resulted in serious injury, while others resulted in minor injuries. All those drunk drivers involved in the crashes were arrested and charged with DUI.

This trend of several people deciding to drive drunk every weekend must stop. It is not fair to put the lives of innocent people on the roads in danger. Drivers must make smart decisions and call a taxi, Uber, or Lyft to get a ride home. The types of crashes over the weekend ranged from single car accidents to multi-vehicle accidents to hit and run accidents to overturned vehicles.

If you have been arrested for a DUI/DWI it is important that you consult an experienced Maryland DUI attorney immediately because DUI is a criminal offense and carries potentially severe penalties that could affect you for the rest of your life. An experienced attorney can guide you through the court process and find any possible defenses that can either mitigate the penalties in the case, or in some instances, lead to an acquittal or dismissal.