When dealing with a police officer, someone might believe that the threshold for being charged with resisting arrest is high. Self-assessments about what could lead to arrests or criminal charges may bring about a very undesirable outcome in Maryland. Sometimes, it...
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Was your child arrested for possessing ‘study drugs’ illegally?
When you sent your son or daughter off to college here in Maryland, you probably experienced excitement, pride and trepidation all at the same time. You want your child to do well, but you also know that this is the first time he or she is away from home. When you...
Think to the future before pleading guilty to drunk driving
Having a police officer accuse you of drinking and driving is nerve-wracking. And while the next day after an arrest you will no doubt still be quite shaken up by the whole ordeal, this is unfortunately just the beginning. What happens next - the actions you take or...
Field sobriety tests are not mandatory, but a breath test is
While everyone hopes they won't end up pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, the truth is that it happens to many people. This is why it's best to know what your rights are -- just in case -- you ever find yourself in the situation where an officer is asking,...
Did a Maryland police officer ask you to walk-and-turn?
Every driver knows the feeling of driving down the road, only to see the flashing red and blue lights of a police car in the rear view mirror. You have that normal moment -- where you think, maybe it's not for me? It's not until after starting to pull to the side --...
Handling criminal charges is just the beginning for UM students
Perhaps you felt your child made the right decision in choosing to attend the University of Maryland in the pursuit of a college degree. You sent your student off to school with the expectation that he or she would study hard and make you proud. Then, you got one of...
Is your child sharing study drugs on campus?
No matter the course of study your child is taking at the University of Maryland, it is normal for any college student to feel the stress that comes with college. Reading assignments, projects, lab work, papers and exams consume an enormous number of hours in addition...
Ethanol: The ingredient that can skew a breath or urine test
Living in Maryland, there is certainly no shortage of things to do, especially at night -- with plenty of clubs, bars and restaurants to choose from. Heading out for the night, it's always a good idea to have a game plan for how you are going to get somewhere and how...
Underage? Defend yourself against alcohol-related offenses
The simple fact that you are under the age of 21 and caught with alcohol is a crime. In Maryland, state laws take a very strong stance against underage drinking. If you are under the age of 21 and you are facing alcohol-related crimes, it is important to act quickly...