If the police suspect you are driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) or other drugs, they will stop you to perform a chemical test. Before requesting the test, the police will give you an Advice of Rights form (DR-15). Here is what to know about this form: It...
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The right to remain silent and phone calls while in custody
Basic civil rights are crucial for the protection of those who are facing criminal charges. Many people understand that they have the right to remain silent after an arrest and the right to secure the help of an attorney. However, many people fail to properly avail...
4 Types of drug charges in Maryland
Drug charges in Maryland are not to be taken lightly; they can fundamentally alter one's life, potentially leading to significant legal consequences and lasting repercussions. If you are arrested on suspicion of involvement with controlled substances in Maryland, the...
3 reasons why teenagers break the law
When teenagers get in trouble with the law, parents are often very frustrated because those parents understand the impact this could have on the teenager’s future. The teens themselves may not fully grasp how serious their actions are or how a criminal conviction can...
Why might a drug charge have harsher penalties?
Being caught with illicit drugs can spell disaster. Someone who has drugs on their person or in a vehicle or home or was using, selling or manufacturing illicit drugs could face serious drug possession charges. The penalty for possessing illicit drugs can include...
Can police search your home without a warrant?
Your home is a personal space where you can expect safety and privacy. The Fourth Amendment upholds your right to privacy by guarding against unreasonable search and seizure by the police. Before they can legally search your property, police officers must first obtain...
Why Undercover Policing Is Not Entrapment
Entrapment is a potential defense to criminal accusations that people sometimes use when they feel that they have been manipulated into committing a crime by the police. They don’t think that they should be found guilty because they do not see the event as their fault...
The potential penalties of a DUI involving death
Although people know the dangers of driving under the influence (DUI), many still risk it, believing that nothing will go wrong. This reckless behavior, unfortunately, could cost someone else’s life. The aftermath is a hard and traumatizing lesson, burdened with harsh...
What’s an “accessory after the fact” in Maryland?
Everybody wants to help a friend or loved one in their time of need – but an abundance of empathy at the wrong moment can land you in a lot of legal trouble. If you help, harbor or otherwise knowingly assist someone who committed a crime with the intention to hinder...
What to know if you’re facing murder charges
Like many other states, Maryland has abolished capital punishment. That means criminal courts no longer hand down death sentences, even in murder and homicide convictions. Still, murder is a very serious charge that could threaten your freedom if you’re convicted....