Drinking and driving do not mix, but when they do, a driving under the influence (DUI) charge in Maryland can result in criminal penalties and license sanctions. To prevent the possibility of succumbing to a life of crime, you must seek your right to legal counsel to...
Upon the release of a convicted sex offender, they may soon realize that reintegrating into a society that frowns upon any sexual-related offense may be more challenging than they could have ever anticipated. As per the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act,...
Maryland has a pretty broad definition of indecent exposure, and it doesn’t take much to end up with charges. All the state has to claim is that you intentionally exposed your genitals, buttocks or (if you’re female) your breasts in a public place where other people...
If you are involved in a conflicted divorce, you may feel angry about how you’ve been treated or the circumstances of your case. If you have a social media following or post regularly, you might even go as far as to talk about the case, even though you probably...
There is nothing that feels more out of your control than dealing with a serious traffic jam on your way to work or home from a busy day. Depending on how you’re feeling, the traffic jam might be welcome relief where you get a few minutes to breathe and relax, or it...
Most people have a flippant attitude about traffic violations. While they may find the process of a traffic stop frustrating, and the paying of a ticket inconvenient and expensive, they will do so with barely a second thought. Even in cases where the issue was more...
Maryland police need to be careful when they are apprehending and chasing suspects. Here, the Fourth Amendment prohibition against illegal searches and seizures comes into play. A current Supreme Court case is about to shed more light on what may be considered an...
People with sex crime convictions in the state of Maryland must register as a sex offender under state law. Given the stigma of the public knowing you are a registered sex offender, as well as the restrictions on offenders placed by law, some people may wonder if the...
In reality – anything can happen to anyone. Even law-abiding citizens can find themselves caught up in the wrong place at the wrong time. Fortunately, we live in a country where everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nevertheless, you...
1. Save all documents concerning the charges. This includes any “charging document” whether it is called a citation, a summons, an arrest warrant, or statement of charges. Some of these are also in a narrative form listing the reasons a police officer filed the...
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