In recent years, U.S. law enforcement has intensified efforts to curb drug trafficking, leading to increased scrutiny of non-local drivers in many states. Upper Marlboro's strategic location along major highways makes it an area of interest for police officers....
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3 rights you have during a traffic stop
A traffic stop can be stressful. You can help ease your stress by understanding your legal rights. The more you know about your legal rights during a traffic stop, the more likely you are to avoid criminal charges. Here is what you should know: 1. You do not have to...
3 constitutional rights during traffic stops
A large number of people don’t know their constitutional rights. It can be important to familiarize yourself with your rights during a traffic stop. If you find out that your rights were violated, then it could help you create a legal defense. Here’s what you should...
When can the police lawfully search a vehicle during a traffic stop?
Frequently, those interacting with law enforcement professionals try their best to be cooperative. They believe that they can minimize the chance of an arrest by cooperating with law enforcement to the best of their ability. That is sometimes true. Law enforcement...
How do the police gather evidence during a DUI traffic stop?
A traffic stop can happen when the police have reasonable suspicion that a driver is drunk, such as swerving or running traffic lights. To perform an arrest, the police may still need to have probable cause that the driver is drunk. Probable cause is actual evidence...
Can you refuse to answer police questions during a traffic stop?
It’s typical for the police to ask drivers questions during traffic stops. The police may ask, for example, where a driver is coming from or if they were drinking. This is one method the police use to gather evidence. Many people answer the police’s questions,...
4 traffic stop myths that can cause DUI charges
One of the problems with social media and the internet is that a lot of information online isn’t true. A myth about drunk driving could cause you to face criminal charges. It may benefit you to learn about a few common myths: Myth 1: Honesty is the best policy Truth:...
How an illegal traffic stop impacts your drug case
Many drug distribution charges are levied after law enforcement initiates a traffic stop and discovers narcotics in the vehicle that’s been pulled over. If that happened to you, then you might feel like there’s no way to beat the prosecution. But that isn’t...
2 types of searches police may perform during a traffic stop
The average motorist in Maryland aspires to completely avoid the police whenever possible. Getting pulled over by an officer frequently leads to expensive citations and sometimes even criminal prosecution. Motorists, therefore, need to be aware of Maryland traffic...
4 mistakes to avoid during a DUI traffic stop
At some point, while driving, you may be pulled over by the police under suspicion of drunk driving. This can be extremely frustrating and cause you a lot of anxiety. As such, it’s possible you’ll make a mistake that causes a DUI charge. Here’s what you should avoid...