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...
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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?...
Should drug dealers face murder charges?
There are no two ways about it: Drug addiction is tough. It's hard on the person who is on drugs and it's hard for their loved ones to watch. Right now, in the U.S., opioid addiction is a real problem, with a growing number of people overdosing on fentanyl. From a...
Doctor shopping leads to criminal and personal issues
With millions of Americans struggling with drug addiction, chances are that there are few families who have not experienced the tragedy of seeing a loved one falling into addiction. For many, the trouble begins simply enough with legitimate prescriptions for opioid...
Cocaine-related crimes could come with serious penalties
Struggling with a serious condition is not easy, especially when that condition comes with a negative stigma. For instance, if you suffer from drug addiction, you may feel that other people are quick to judge you even though you feel helpless. Unfortunately, feelings...
Drug court: Can it help?
When addiction takes over, people often find themselves in situations they never could have imagined. Suddenly, the once bright, young person with their whole life ahead of them is now behaving in ways they never thought possible. It is not uncommon for addicts to...
