by Joseph Scrofano | May 13, 2018 | Drugs, DUI, Marijuana
Because of the efforts to legalize pot we are often asked if it is legal to smoke marijuana in public in Washington, DC? The answer is that it is still not legal to smoke pot in public in DC. Learn more about the subject of marijuana laws in DC here. Also be aware...
by Joseph Scrofano | Feb 12, 2014 | Drugs, DUI
D.C. DUI defense lawyers have watched in recent years as local lawmakers have made it a point to crack down hard on drunk drivers. Those actions include the reinstatement of the breathalyzer during traffic stops and overall increased penalties for those who are...
by Joseph Scrofano | Feb 11, 2014 | Drugs, DUI
When the defendant in the recent case of People v. Elliott was arrested for driving under the influence, it was only the start of his troubles. One of the consequences of that stop was that he received a summary revocation of his driving privileges for failure to...
by Joseph Scrofano | Sep 18, 2013 | Drugs, DUI
A recent study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that nearly 30 percent of high school seniors admitted to driving after using drugs in the past two weeks, or riding in a vehicle with someone who has. D.C. DUI defense lawyers know that this...
by Joseph Scrofano | Sep 9, 2013 | Drugs, DUI
A recent report in the Chicago Tribune indicates that millions of Americans get behind the wheel every single day after consuming type of powerful medication. Not all of those may be legally under the influence, but our D.C. prescription DUI defense lawyers know they...
by Joseph Scrofano | Apr 17, 2013 | Drugs, DUI
Recently in Maryland, state police arrested the driver of a vehicle they believe struck and killed a pedestrian in front of a city hall building, alleging he was under the influence of drugs. Our D.C. DUI attorneys know that when it comes to DUI cases involving...
