Legal Question in DUI Law in Maryland

Address given in newspaper article

Is it legal to provide the name, age, and address of someone who was involved in a car accident while under the influence of alcohol, in the state of Maryland, in a newspaper article? There was a death of a passenger in the vehicle that was struck.


Asked on 5/18/03, 11:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Re: Address given in newspaper article

If the name of the driver was cited in a ticket then that alone is legal for reporting in the media. Where a death was involved considerable matters may arise, consider contacting an attorney. (410) 799-9002 G. Joseph Holthaus

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Answered on 5/19/03, 9:23 pm


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