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Md. top court: Refusing breath test can cause non-driver’s license suspension
The Motor Vehicle Administration can suspend licenses of drivers who refuse to take alcohol breath tests even if they were not actually driving the vehicles.
Supreme Court declines to review search after DUI arrest in Md.
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of convicted Maryland drug offender who said police violated his constitutional right by searching his car sans warrant.
Frosh urges Supreme Court not to review search after DUI arrest
Police may search cars of drivers arrested on drunken-driving charges based on suspicion that open cans might be found inside, Maryland's attorney general says.
DeWolfe seeks Supreme Court review of search following DUI arrest
Maryland Public Defender Paul B. DeWolfe has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether police have authority to search without a warrant the cars of drivers they arrest on suspicion of drunken driving.
Md. top court: Hosts can be held liable in underage-drinking cases
An adult who “knowingly and willfully” hosts an underage drinking party can be held civilly liable for the death or injuries sustained or caused by an intoxicated attendee, Maryland’s top court unanimously ruled Tuesday.
Top Md. court: Police have broad authority to search drunken drivers’ cars
Police have broad authority to search without a warrant the cars of drivers they arrest on suspicion of drunken driving, Maryland’s top court has unanimously ruled.
Lawyer who represents drunken-driving victims faces DUI charge
Lawyer ironically faces DUI charge heads news summary including a fiance's murder trial, criminal questions for college applicants and a garden variety gun-rights case.
Annapolis police begin new program to combat drunk driving
ANNAPOLIS — Police in Annapolis are launching a new program to combat drunk driving. The first event of the “Know Your Limit” program is scheduled for Thursday, which is Cinco […]
Maryland state employee resigns amid drunken driving offenses
A Maryland State Highway Administration employee has resigned after being charged with drunken driving offenses while operating a state car. The Baltimore Sun reports SHA spokesman Dave Buck says 36-year-old […]
Senator plans to reintroduce punitive damages for drunken drivers
Passage of punitive damages in drunken-driving cases remains unfinished business of General Assembly session, senator says.
Md. General Assembly passes ‘Alex and Calvin’s’ bill
The General Assembly on Monday passed legislation that would permit parents and other adults to be jailed for up to one year for providing alcohol to or hosting drinking parties attended by those under the legal drinking age of 21 who become impaired seriously injure themselves or others in driving from the event.
Fallen officer’s father makes final-day plea for ‘Noah’s Law’
“Honor my son,” Richard Leotta said outside the State House. “Honor the sacrifice he made to this state.”
