A couple weeks ago, we wrote about the use of the “stop-and-frisk” investigative tactic here in Baltimore, and the fact that Police Commissioner Anthony W. Batts had committed to retrain officers in the proper use of the policing strategy. The aim of the retraining,...
Work with experienced counsel to navigate license suspension hearing process
We’ve been reflecting in our last couple posts on alcohol testing, test refusal, license suspension and license suspension hearings in our last couple posts. Those facing a license suspension should, as we noted, understand their right to request a hearing and act as...
Requesting a license suspension hearing after drunken driving arrest
In our last post, we began speaking about alcohol testing and the ability of drunk drivers to refuse such testing. As far as whether it is ever wise to refuse testing, it is important to remember that the consequence for failing to submit is that one’s driver’s...
Be aware of consequences of refusing alcohol testing
When an individual is pulled over by a police officer on suspicion of drunken driving, he or she can expect to be scrutinized for signs of intoxication. In addition to observing a driver’s manner of operating the vehicle, his or her demeanor and presentation upon...
Changes hopefully coming to use of stop-and-frisk in Baltimore
One common form of investigative search used a lot here in Baltimore in the stop-and-frisk, or Terry stop, which involves a brief detention and pat-down of the suspect’s person. The use of the stop-and-frisk here in Baltimore is significant—422 stops were made between...
Looking at the investigative tactic of stop-and-frisk P.2
In our last post, we began speaking about the importance of exploring the legality of police searches and seizures when building a criminal defense case. We also pointed out the difference between probable cause and reasonable suspicion, and the fact that the latter...