It is common practice for police to ask drivers to perform field sobriety tests when they suspect the driver may be under the influence of alcohol. Many drivers do not know that they are under no legal obligation to submit to testing. Types of field sobriety tests...
Facing drug charges of any severity can fill you with dread and uncertainty. If the charges against you escalate to that of a felony offense, the consequences you might face can affect you for the rest of your life. The Maryland legal code on dangerous substances...
The combination of alcohol and parties on college campuses increases the risk of fights. While some may see this as typical college student behavior, these actions can lead to severe legal and academic consequences. Understanding the long-term ramifications of these...
College students are often bound by behavioral expectations through a student code of conduct. Students typically receive a copy of these expectations when enrolling in an institution of higher education. Colleges and universities maintain order and safety through...
“I know it when I see it.” Those six words are how Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart described hard-core pornography in a concurring opinion involving the 1964 U.S. Supreme Court case Jacobellis v. Ohio. Over time, federal and Maryland state laws have refined the...
It goes without saying that a charge of possession of child pornography is very serious. It is one of the most heavily punished sex-related crimes on the books in Maryland. A conviction for a first offense can lead to up to 10 years in prison and a $25,000 fine. For...
A loved one spiraling into drug use comes with many challenges, emotionally and financially. If that drug dependency leads to an arrest, it further complicates the situation. Research by Pew indicates that only 1 in 13 people receive treatment for addiction while...
As a college student, you may find yourself exposed to many new environments and experiences. You may find it tempting to participate in activities your peers do, such as consuming alcohol at fraternity parties. It is easy to make a small but potentially costly error...
One single DUI conviction can alter your life in major ways. Most people do not know or expect this, especially if they have never received even so much as a DUI charge before. But if you face conviction, you could actually see your college options begin to change...
For some, choosing a career changes from one moment to the next. On the other hand, others dream of following one path until they reach their goal. Whether you have thought about a specific path for your whole life, you recently stumbled on your latest ambition; drunk...
