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.

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Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of convicted Maryland drug offender who said police violated his constitutional right by searching his car sans warrant.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 de Mayo. Police say officers will be located near the ...

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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 Rachael Gingrich resigned from her job as a legislative manager ...

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Passage of punitive damages in drunken-driving cases remains unfinished business of General Assembly session, senator says.

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