The criminal justice system is complicated, and you may have many questions about what would happen if an officer placed you under arrest. You may immediately begin to think that you will face serious consequences, but you may want to remember that an officer taking...
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Month: April 2019
Electronic search warrants worry civil rights advocates
Police officers in Maryland and around the country often use portable breath testing devices to determine whether or not a motorist is impaired by alcohol, but blood must be drawn to establish drug use. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that law enforcement must obtain...
Study looks at teen dating violence and murder
Some Maryland teenagers, particularly girls, may be at a greater risk of violence from an intimate partner than they or many people realize. Some experts expressed surprise over a study that appeared in "JAMA Pediatrics" in April 2019. It reported that almost 7...
Can I refuse a breath test?
Even if you aren't drunk, if you've had a few drinks before driving home -- just the idea of getting pulled over is worrisome. Is the officer going to smell the beer on your breath and automatically assume you are drunk? Should you even agree to a breath test?...
Why bail matters when resolving a criminal case
In many cases, defendants can purchase their freedom while their cases are pending. However, there are times when an individual who has the opportunity to bail out of jail cannot afford to do so. This can have a significant impact on how cases in Maryland and...
Maryland teen charged as adult for drugs, gun
A 16-year-old Maryland teen has been indicted as an adult for allegedly brining marijuana-infused brownies and a handgun to a school in La Plata. The indictment was handed down by a grand jury on March 22. Authorities report that a teacher at La Plata High School...