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Driving While Impaired (DWI) is a less serious charge than Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI), and results from a breath test measurement of between 0.07 and 0.08. It can also result from some degree of impairment in a driver’s coordination, as observed by an officer during field sobriety tests. The maximum penalties are…
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) is a more serious charge than Driving While Impaired (DWI), and results from a breath test measurement of 0.08 or higher. It can also result from substantial impairment in a driver’s coordination, as observed by an officer during field sobriety tests. The maximum penalties are 1 year in…
In Maryland, second degree assault includes three types: intent to frighten, attempted battery, and battery. Intent to frighten must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt by proving that the defendant had both the intent and the ability to place the victim in fear of physical harm or offensive contact, and that the victim reasonably feared…
Like with protective orders, it is easy to accidentally violate the terms of a peace order since they can also be quite broad. If you have violated a peace order, you may be arrested and face a misdemeanor charge that carries a maximum of 90 days in prison and/or fine of $1000 for the first…
In Maryland, a peace order protects those who do not qualify for a protective order, but provides abused parties with similar protection to that of a protective order. The following relationship types may qualify for a peace order: non-cohabitant significant others (without child in common), co-workers, strangers, acquaintances, neighbors, and parents/step-parents/children/step-children whom the petitioner does…