More Articles by John McCurley

DUI Arrest with No Valid Driver's License

If you are arrested for driving under the influence and do not have a valid driver's license, the fines and penalties imposed for the DUI arrest will become even more severe.

What Should I Expect If I Get a Third DUI?

When does a DUI count as a third offense? And what are the penalties if I’m convicted?

What Happens If You Are Arrested for a DUI with Children in the Car?

Being arrested for a DUI with children in the car can lead to child endangerment charges, more severe penalties on the DUI charge, and having to deal with child protective services (CPS).

Judge or Jury Trial: What's Better If You're Charged with a DUI?

If you're going to fight a DUI charge, does it matter whether the case is decided by a judge or a jury? Most defense lawyers believe that a jury trial is almost always better for a defendant.

What Are the Differences Between a DUI, a DWI, and an OWI?

In every state, drunk driving is illegal. But states use lots of different names for driving under the influence, including DUI, DWI, OWI, and DWAI. However, the names generally don't make much of a difference.

Maryland's Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Laws and Penalties

Maryland law prohibits operating or attempting to operate a vessel while under the influence of or impaired by drugs or alcohol. Read about how the offense is defined and the penalties you'll face if convicted of a BUI

Pleading Guilty to DUI

When you plea guilty or no contest to a DUI charge, the judge will find you guilty and the court clerk will enter a conviction. This conviction is exactly the same as a conviction resulting from a guilty verdict at trial. Generally, DUIs are misdemeanor criminal offenses. But if the offender has multiple prior DUI convictions or the current offense involves aggravating factors like deaths or injuries, a DUI can be a felony.