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...
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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...
What does it mean to face charges of involuntary manslaughter?
Accidents happen, and sometimes, people lose their lives in the process. The question is whether you will be criminally liable for a person's death if you are involved in an incident in which someone dies. Perhaps you were involved in a motor vehicle accident or some...
What’s the difference between DUI and DWI?
Maryland drivers face many dangers on the highways and streets, and drunk drivers are one of the most common. In fact, in an average year, more than 150 people in this state die and hundreds more suffer injuries in alcohol-related accidents. With these ominous...
Resisting arrest can compound your troubles
Dealing with police can be stressful, especially if you have had negative experiences with law enforcement in the past. When an officer approaches you, your first instinct may be to get away as quickly as possible, but this is seldom a wise decision. While you may...
What does it mean to be charged with attempted murder?
Not every relationship you have will end well. Perhaps you had a falling out with your spouse, a family member or a friend. When that person ends up in the hospital fighting for his or her life, the police may come to you for answers. It may not take you long to...
Field sobriety tests are subjective, give false results
If a police officer pulls you over and asks if you have been drinking, it is likely that he or she already has a suspicion. Whether you had a couple of beers with your friends or you have not consumed a drop of alcohol, what happens next should concern you. If the...
Factors that elevate a robbery charge
Taking someone else's property with no intention of returning it is theft. Theft by itself is a serious offense, and depending on the value of the items in questions, it may constitute a felony, which means a conviction may result in significant penalties. However, if...
Did an unexpected event leave you charged with manslaughter?
You may never have anticipated having someone's life come to an end as the result of a situation in which you were involved. In fact, you may never have considered yourself a violent person or even pictured yourself harming another individual. However, circumstances...
Alcohol abuse among medical professionals can lead to DUI
Anyone from any walk of life and in any profession can face serious struggles. You may have thought that becoming a doctor would bring you a sense of purpose and satisfaction in life, which is why you pursued this career choice. Though medical school was a struggle at...