In the state of Maryland, marijuana has been decriminalized to some degree. Usually, this means that someone with a first-time possession charge and a small amount of the drug will receive a ticket, rather than being arrested and put in jail. However, possessing and...
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What are your options when accused of drug charges?
Drugs charges carry some of the highest penalties of any crime. They are also one of the main reasons that the U.S. prison system contains so many people. Fortunately, you have several options when facing drugs charges. The ideal defense would be to show that the...
Potential errors when administering a Breathalyzer test
You have probably had that unsettling experience that comes with flashing lights in your rearview mirror and the sound of a siren coming after you. Often, what happens next can be life-altering in many ways. If the police direct you to take a Breathalyzer test, the...
Pain clinic manager, customers charged with drug conspiracy
Maryland pain clinics provide significant pain management to their clients. The usual treatment is one or more forms of pain killing medication. Unfortunately, the activities of these clinics can easily mask illegal drug distribution networks. Recent arrests in the...
Maryland drug bust involving fentanyl, cocaine
Three people were taken into custody in Washington County last week on drug charges involving fentanyl and crack cocaine. The Washington County Narcotics Task Force performed the drug raid at a Hagerstown apartment after first obtaining a warrant based on a narcotics...
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...
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....
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...
Controlled substances and prescription drug charges
The misuse of prescription drugs is a grave criminal offense. Criminal activity involving prescription medication is a growing problem, and both Maryland and federal laws take a strong stand against the misuse of these drugs. Additionally, the penalties for the...
Did an altercation lead to an aggravated assault charge?
Criminal charges range in severity even within the same type of violation or offense. Certainly, the terms "misdemeanor" and "felony" may seem familiar, but other terms could also apply to more serious crimes. For example, you may have recently found yourself under...