http://www.marylandduiattorneyblog.com/ Published by Silverman|Thompson|Slutkin|White en-us 2008-11-10T11:34:37-05:00 http://www.marylandduiattorneyblog.com/2008/11/stsw_client_instructions_for_duidwi_cases.html As a service to our clients, we are posting the following standard instructions for Maryland DUI/ DWI cases. 1. Contact alcohol counselor to set up evaluation and treatment. (List of Counselors enclosed). 2. Sign authorization for release of information with... Client Resources Steven D. Silverman 2008-11-10T11:34:37-05:00 http://www.marylandduiattorneyblog.com/2008/11/maryland_drunk_driving_offense.html Maryland drunk driving offenses are charged as either DUI, DWI or both. -DUI: Under Maryland law, driving under the influence (DUI) can be proven by a test result of .08% alcohol or more or by evidence showing that the driver's... Proof Steven D. Silverman 2008-11-10T11:19:22-05:00 http://www.marylandduiattorneyblog.com/2008/10/maryland_dui_defendants_should.html Lawyers wear many hats including advocate, counselor and legal strategist. Often times, the many roles of a lawyer conflict with one another. Not so when it comes to advising DUI defendants to seek an alcohol evaluation and/or treatment. Not only... Treatment Steven D. Silverman 2008-10-20T16:10:33-05:00 http://www.marylandduiattorneyblog.com/2008/09/withdrawal_of_refusal_to_conse.html Maryland DUI/DWI Lawyer/Attorney Can a person initially refuse to consent to a breathalyzer and then, upon further reflection, withdraw that refusal? And does that withdrawal of the refusal then constitute valid consent? The answer is a qualified yes. According to... Breathalyzer Brian G. Thompson 2008-09-22T12:15:29-05:00 http://www.marylandduiattorneyblog.com/2008/09/probable_cause_discussion_of_r.html In many Maryland drinking and driving cases, the decision in Rowe v. State, 363 Md. 483, 769 A.2d 879 (2001) establishes parameters for whether police officers have probable cause to legally stop the driver. In Rowe, a Maryland State Trooper... Probable Cause Steven D. Silverman 2008-09-19T12:26:51-05:00 http://www.marylandduiattorneyblog.com/2008/09/blood_tests_in_maryland_duidwi.html Maryland DUI/DWI Attorney I was recently retained to represent a person who is charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving While Impaired, Negligent Driving and Failure to Control Speed to Avoid a Collision. The client was involved in... Blood Tests Brian G. Thompson 2008-09-19T11:16:55-05:00 http://www.marylandduiattorneyblog.com/2008/09/videotaping_of_maryland_duidwi.html Maryland DUI/DWI Attorney. I blogged several months ago about a Maryland DUI Case that I handled in the District Court for Anne Arundel County in which my client claimed to have performed the field sobriety tests far better than was... Field Sobriety Tests Brian G. Thompson 2008-09-16T16:55:28-05:00 http://www.marylandduiattorneyblog.com/2008/09/where_you_read_your_rights_mir.html Maryland DUI/DWI Attorney. In many Maryland Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving While Impaired (DWI) cases the issue of a person's Miranda Rights, that is when or if the rights were read, is central to the outcome of the case.... Confessions Brian G. Thompson 2008-09-12T16:25:40-05:00 http://www.marylandduiattorneyblog.com/2008/08/maryland_duidwi_attorney_repre.html Any Experienced, Aggressive Maryland DUI/DWI Attorney will tell you that courts in Maryland and throughout the nation are getting tougher and tougher on people convicted or even charged with multiple offenses for Driving Under the Influence or Driving While Impaired... Repeat Offenders Brian G. Thompson 2008-08-14T10:44:00-05:00 http://www.marylandduiattorneyblog.com/2008/07/maryland_duidwi_attorney_on_proof_of_notice_requirement_in_driving_while_suspended_or_driving_while_revoked_cases.html As a Maryland DUI/DWI Attorney I represent many individuals who receive a DUI or DWI and as a result have to deal with a suspension or revocation of their privilege to drive, although this is certainly not the only reason... Driving While Suspended Brian G. Thompson 2008-07-22T11:07:57-05:00