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Hazing is not all fun and games
Like many Maryland parents, you have worries and concerns as your child heads back to campus for a new semester. College students will have many important decisions to make, some of which may affect the course of their lives. These decisions do not include merely...
Is your loved one accused of being a drug dealer?
Having a loved one who needs help can be a difficult situation. It can be even more difficult if he or she needs help due to getting in trouble with law enforcement. You may have a loved one facing this type of scenario, and now, you wonder what steps could help him...
Driving under the influence of marijuana
The legalization of medical marijuana is still in its infancy in Maryland, so there is little chance that lawmakers will approve any measures legalizing the drug for recreational use in the near future. For many, perhaps you included, marijuana is like alcohol. It may...
Did you know about this potential drawback of the keto diet?
Not everyone who subscribes to a particular "diet" is doing so to lose weight, even though many people do tend to shed some pounds when they change their eating habits. Many of the popular diets that have become household names and received a great deal of attention...
Your right to refuse sobriety tests
When a police officer pulls you over, you may feel several physical reactions. Your heart may beat faster, your face may feel hot and your hands may shake. This is normal since an encounter with police often has an uncertain outcome. If the officer asks if you have...
Probation violations affect your future
A conviction for a violent crime, drug offense or other violation of the law can mean spending months or years behind bars. Even a first-offense DUI can mean up to a year in jail in Maryland. However, following your conviction, you may have been fortunate to receive a...
Some factors can make a DUI sentence more severe
Anytime you are facing accusations of committing a criminal offense, you have a lot at stake. This is true for charges of driving under the influence of alcohol. While DUI is one of the most common reasons for arrest in Maryland, you should not think of it as a minor...
When can an officer place you under arrest?
The criminal justice system is complicated, and you may have many questions about what would happen if an officer placed you under arrest. You may immediately begin to think that you will face serious consequences, but you may want to remember that an officer taking...
Can I refuse a breath test?
Even if you aren't drunk, if you've had a few drinks before driving home -- just the idea of getting pulled over is worrisome. Is the officer going to smell the beer on your breath and automatically assume you are drunk? Should you even agree to a breath test?...