If you are eligible to participate in Maryland's Ignition Interlock Program, you will only drive vehicles equipped with an interlock ignition device. Your car will not start if the device registers a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) greater than 0.025. You may have...
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What types of property may lead to arson charges?
Arson is a criminal offense that involves intentionally starting or spreading a fire to harm others or destroy property. People often view arson as a violent crime because it can cost someone their life if a conflagration spreads fast enough. The average person may...
Are teenagers more likely to make false confessions?
Once people hear that someone has confessed to a crime, they typically believe that individual is guilty. After all, why would anyone admit to a crime they didn't commit? In actuality, there are several cases of wrongful convictions based on false confessions. Many...
Selling marijuana near a school zone is a felony offense
Marijuana has multiple uses. Since 2023, its use for both medical and recreational purposes has been common and legal in Maryland. Even so, there are strict rules about its use. For example, public places and federal land are off-limits. Selling it without proper...
Potential defenses against public intoxication charges
Public intoxication charges occur when an individual's level of intoxication poses a threat to themselves or others in a public place. While facing such charges can be stressful, several options are available to fight them. Some potential defenses to public...
Tips to prepare for your criminal trial
Preparing for a day in court can be stressful. A good way to reduce the stress of the situation is by knowing what to expect and getting organized. Thorough preparation is key to presenting your case effectively. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get ready for...
4 different types of arson motives
When you are charged with violent crimes, the prosecution may seek to prove motive to establish intent and provide context for the alleged actions. Motive is the reason behind a person's actions and can be crucial in understanding the circumstances surrounding a...
Knowing your rights when stopped by police
Encounters with law enforcement can be intimidating. Knowing your rights can help you to protect them and to better ensure fair treatment. Whether you're pulled over while driving or approached on the street, knowing what you're entitled to can help to prevent...
How can an alibi help you fight a criminal charge?
If the police charge you with a crime, it may be obvious to you that they made a mistake, but it may not be so to them and others. However much you plead your innocence, the prosecution may do all it can to put you behind bars. Having an alibi can be one of the most...
Do you have Fourth Amendment rights when you’re in a vehicle?
Most people are aware that police can’t typically search their home or office without a search warrant signed by a judge. The warrant needs to specify what areas they can search and what they can “seize.” When a police officer pulls over someone in their car, however,...