DUI, Alcohol, and Drug Laws Flashcards

What additional penalty applies to a Maryland DUI conviction that results in the death of another person?

Answer: Up to 5 years in prison for vehicular manslaughter while impaired

Causing a fatal accident while driving under the influence in Maryland can result in vehicular manslaughter charges carrying up to five years in prison.

What is the purpose of Maryland's Administrative Per Se suspension?

Answer: To suspend a license before any criminal conviction based solely on a failed or refused chemical test

Administrative Per Se allows Maryland's MVA to suspend a driver's license immediately upon a failed or refused chemical test, separate from the criminal court process.

In Maryland, what is the minimum license revocation period for a driver convicted of DUI three or more times?

Answer: 3 years

Maryland imposes a minimum three-year license revocation for a third or subsequent DUI conviction, with possible permanent revocation for habitual offenders.

Under Maryland law, are DUI checkpoints (sobriety checkpoints) legal?

Answer: Yes, Maryland courts have upheld their constitutionality when properly conducted

Maryland courts have ruled that properly conducted DUI checkpoints are constitutional and a valid law enforcement tool for reducing impaired driving.

What is the maximum fine for a first DUI conviction in Maryland?

Answer: $1,000

A first DUI conviction in Maryland carries a maximum fine of $1,000 in addition to potential jail time and license suspension.

How does marijuana use affect a driver's legal status under Maryland DUI law?

Answer: Driving while impaired by marijuana is illegal and can result in DUI charges in Maryland

Although marijuana is legal for adult recreational use in Maryland, driving while impaired by marijuana remains illegal and can result in DUI charges.