One Leg Stand Test in Maryland

The One Leg Stand (OLS) test is one of several tests performed by drivers who are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. The driver must lift one foot about 6 inches off the ground and balance for 30 seconds (or count to 30) while arms are kept to the sides and without lowering…

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Walk and Turn Test in Maryland

Walk and Turn is one of the tests drivers are asked to perform when officers in Maryland conduct Standardized Field Sobriety Tests to determine whether a driver is impaired by alcohol. Walk and Turn is a divided attention test in which the driver takes 9 steps, heel to toe, and turns in a specific way…

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DUI Drugs in Maryland

In Maryland, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of any substance that can impact the driver’s ability to drive safely is illegal. Alcohol is commonly thought of as such a substance, but in reality, any drug – illegal or prescription – qualifies as a substance that can land a driver with a DUI…

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Preliminary Breath Test in Maryland

During a traffic stop, officers who suspect a driver may be driving under the influence of alcohol often administer a preliminary breath test (PBT), also known as a ‘breathalyzer.’ Although the test is well-known publicly, it is less known that, according to Maryland law, drivers may refuse the roadside breath test. While drivers may refuse…

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Diabetes and Odor of Alcohol in Maryland

Officers in Maryland regularly look for signs of drunk driving, such as odor of alcohol, during traffic stops. While odor of alcohol is often a result of alcohol consumption, it can also be caused by diabetes. As a diabetic person’s insulin levels reach abnormal levels, his/her body attempts to use stored fats and proteins as…

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