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Field Sobriety Tests in Baltimore County

What Are the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests? Maryland officers generally use three standardized field sobriety tests developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The horizontal gaze nystagmus test examines involuntary eye movement as the… 

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Breath Test Refusal Consequences in Maryland

What Is the Difference Between the Preliminary Breath Test and the Evidentiary Test? Maryland has two different types of breath tests. The preliminary breath test is the handheld device an officer may offer at the…