Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

Re: dui law of maryland

This was settled in 1994 when the Court decided CRAIG DOUGLAS RETTIG v. STATE OF MARYLAND.

By the broad language of Md. Code Ann., Transp. � 21-901, the General Assembly intended Md. Code Ann., Transp. � 21-902 (1992) to apply to land anywhere within the State of Maryland,

whether on a public highway, on other public land open to vehicular traffic and used by the public

in general, in a parking lot, on a private road or driveway, or indeed on any land surface including

a backyard. The Court of Appeals of Maryland has declined to read a "used by the public"

limitation into Md. Code Ann., Transp. � 21-901 when nothing in the broadly-worded language of

Md. Code Ann., Transp. �� 21-101.1(a)(2) or 21-901 suggests that the Legislature intended to

make the application of Md. Code Ann., Transp. � 21-902 (1992) depend upon the nature of the

land involved.

If you are involved with a legal matter, you should consult an attorney.

Re: dui law of maryland

Yes, you can you be arrested for DUI in the State of Maryland while driving on private property.