When it comes to underage drunk driving, there are many factors that those who have not reached the age of 21 need to recognize before they get behind the wheel. For starters, zero tolerance laws prohibit those who are under 21 from driving with any alcohol in their...
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Year: 2020
Recording the police can be a tricky matter
Recording the actions of authority figures who overstep the law is a not-so-new but all the more prevalent way to hopefully hold these enforcers accountable. With the ubiquity of cell phones to both record the videos as well as consume them, it’s a cycle that’s...
Deepfakes Already Causing Courtroom Controversy
In the world of criminal justice, evidence is king. But the evidence that jurors have traditionally found to be most compelling has been shown in recent years to be far less reliable than we once thought. Eyewitnesses testimony is a good example. Even when...
False breathalyzer readings are all too common
We all like to let our hair down now and then, and for many people, that includes having a few drinks. Of course, it's not a crime to drink alcohol if you're over the legal age, but it is a crime to drive drunk, and that's where the caveat enters the story. Let's say...
Driver accused of sexual assault in Prince William County
If you have been accused of a crime, you know the deep feeling in the pit of your stomach. Trouble with the law can be very jarring and last for years, especially if it involves any sort of felony or violent crime. This is why it is always important to have your say...
When is underage drinking not a crime in Maryland?
Most teenagers know what the legal drinking age is in Maryland. In some cases, the taboo of underage drinking is one of the allures for people below the age of 21 to partake. But this is a dangerous decision that can have awful effects, especially if they are combined...
When can an officer search your vehicle?
In order for officers to make an arrest, some evidence must exist that a person has committed a crime. This evidence can give officers probable cause to take a person into custody on the applicable charges. However, officers typically need to search for that evidence....
Baltimore man first in city charged under new Maryland law
It is never easy to confront charges of violent crimes. The charges may be the results of emotional conflicts, and there may be many factors in an alleged incident. When acts of violence were the results of extenuating circumstances or when they simply did not happen,...
Carroll County incident leads to drug and gun charges
Police are empowered to seek drugs as part of drug violation charges in some cases but not in all others. In general, law enforcement officers hold to the doctrine of probable cause when they are seeking evidence or entering private property. This means that police...
Maryland continues to toughen DUI laws
Driving while impaired is probably something many people do without even realizing it. After a couple drinks with dinner, you may feel fine and drive home without any trouble. However, those who have already gone through the ordeal of a DUI arrest may have a good idea...