The incidents of drunk driving spike in Maryland every holiday season, and yet another one took place in Bel Air last Saturday night. A six-car pileup involving a total of nine vehicles occurred on Baltimore Pike at around 6 p.m, and fortunately did not result in...
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Year: 2020
Will a criminal charge cause students to lose financial aid?
Criminal charges can have a significant impact on people of all ages, but current and prospective college students face unique consequences. Not only will a conviction lead to fines and other penalties, students may lose their eligibility for government financial aid....
An overview of the Maryland Ignition Interlock Program
One of the most inconvenient penalties that may follow a drunk driving conviction in Maryland is having an ignition interlock device placed on your vehicle. That being said, participating in the Ignition Interlock Program could allow you to keep your driver’s license...
When searching for suspects, how wide a net can police cast?
When the Constitution was written, its authors wanted to protect the privacy of all Americans as well as the presumption that each of us is innocent until proven guilty. These were the principles behind the Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable search and...
Eluding the police can lead to serious consequences
Traffic stops can be stressful events even for law-abiding citizens. For people accused of a crime or with past criminal convictions, however, these ordeals can seem like the end of the world. In either case, once you see a police car’s flashing lights in your...
What constitutes the crime of arson in Maryland?
It is important to respect the dangers fires present. A home fire or a fire at a place of business can be terrifying and can easily engulf and destroy a structure. Most fires are accidental, but there are times that police in Upper Marlboro will accuse a person of...
What is a preliminary hearing?
Being arrested for a violent crime in Maryland is a serious matter. It is not a good thing to be accused of a violent crime like murder, but a suspect is always innocent until proven guilty. The justice system in Maryland can be confusing for a defendant. One of the...
Fewer low-level drug arrests means problems for Maryland’s diversion program
A major downturn in the number of people getting arrested for low-level drug offenses in Maryland would seem to be good news for those worried about overcrowded jails and the effects of a criminal record on an individual's life. But a consequence of this trend could...
Federal push could see more violent crime charges
A recent announcement by federal prosecutors could mean that locals could see violent crime charges. Specifically, federal prosecutors announced a new push in Baltimore and Prince George’s County to solve unsolved homicides. The criminal landscape Baltimore and Prince...
New Safety Tech Could Prevent Drunk Driving Before It Starts
As the 2020 holiday season approaches, college students return home for the first time since being away at school. You and your family spend this time reconnecting with each other and the community. Your children will spend time with friends, perhaps letting loose...