Branded D.U.I. is the title of a 32 minute film currently being aired on St. Mary’s County Government Channel 95.

 The story of 11 young drivers who share their stories and the consequences a bad decision had on their own lives and the lives of others, this film was a project of the Maryland State Bar Association, Administrative Law Section and the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings in conjunction with the Maryland Judiciary.

 It was produced by Maryland Public Television, Special Projects Unit and was funded by Maryland State Department of Education and the Maryland Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Administration.

 For further information or to arrange for a judge to discuss the film, contact the Office of Administrative Hearings Speakers Bureau at 410-229-4121 or the Maryland Judiciary Speakers Bureau at 410-260-1488.

 If you would like to hear more about local initiatives or have someone come and speak to you or your organization, please contact ‘The St. Mary's County Alliance for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention at 301-475-4200 ext 1849.  The Alliance is a group of concerned citizens, governmental agencies, private non-profits and businesses who acknowledge the importance of community involvement and meet to discuss and formulate ways to address these social issues.

 For a program listing for Channel 95, log on to www.stmarysmd.com or call the Public Information Office at 301-475-4200, x1342.