Did you know that chronic health conditions can skew the results of a field sobriety test? One second you are driving down the road and the next you are trying to walk in a straight line or blow into a machine. You know you are sober, but the results are saying...
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Month: January 2019
Alternative sentencing can reduce recidivism rates
The FIRST STEP Act, which President Trump signed into law in December 2018, was lauded by civil rights advocates in Maryland and around the country as a meaningful step toward a more equitable criminal justice system. The law offers relief to federal prisoners who...
Ruling may point to greater protections for suspects’ phones
Many criminal defense lawyers in Maryland and across the country have counseled their clients to use alphanumeric passcodes or passwords for their mobile devices. As people come to depend on their mobile devices for all aspects of their daily lives and communications,...
Misdemeanor convictions could result in long-term consequences
Most criminal defendants in Maryland will face misdemeanor charges. Although convictions on misdemeanors will not result in penalties as harsh as those for felony convictions, the long-term results could limit people's chances for employment as well as access to...
Maryland couple facing drug charges after apartment search
A narcotics investigation lasting several months led to the arrests of a 38-year-old Salisbury man and his 23-year-old girlfriend, according to police and prosecutors in Maryland. The couple was taken into custody without incident during the early morning hours of...
Is shoplifting that serious?
Shoplifting is not just a prank or a dare you may have tried as a kid. Retail business owners lose millions of dollars a year to this form of theft. This does not include the amount of money shops and stores must budget for security measures such as cameras,...
It would be better to get help than get incarcerated
Addictive substances such as alcohol and many drugs can wreak havoc on an individual. For many people, it begins as a way to self-medicate or results from medication prescribed after an injury. Few people set out to become addicted to any substance, but once it...
What to know about underage drinking in Maryland
Maryland law prohibits anyone under the age of 21 from consuming alcohol. It also bars individuals under the age of 21 from possessing alcoholic beverages. However, there are several exceptions to these laws. For instance, a minor may drink alcohol at home as long as...