Maryland Trooper Charged with DUI
Gazette.net reports in an article that a Maryland police officer has been arrested on drunken driving charges. The charges stem from a March 28, 2009, incident in which a Montgomery County police corporal crashed a police cruiser into a concrete barrier.
As Montgomery County police investigate the charges, the officer’s arrest powers have been suspended.
A DUI charge in Maryland carries more penalties than prison terms, probation and fines. A social penalty is also levied against those charged with drunken driving. Unfortunately, the social punishment hits someone charged with a DUI before any court date is set and before a sentence is handed down.
A DUI charge begins punishing the defendant almost immediately regardless of his or her innocence or guilt. At work, the defendant may face censure or punishment for merely being charged with a drunken driving offense in Maryland, even though DUI charges can be filed for something as subjective as failing a field administered sobriety test. If officials are “cracking down” on DUI for political reasons, an otherwise responsible driver could be charged with a drunken driving offense for having one-half of a beer with lunch.
DUI offenses can be very damaging to anyone’s career. An aggressive and experienced DUI defense attorney in Maryland can help you maintain your good name in the face of DUI charges. Meng & Alpert, LLC have over three decades of experience representing the interests of those charged with DUI. If you have questions regarding criminal charges including driving under the influence, or driving while intoxicated, please call the skilled Maryland criminal defense attorneys of Meng & Alpert, LLC at 866-444-6363 for more information.
