In our last post, we talked about the many different defense tactics that can viably help someone who has been charged with a drunk driving offense. Today, we're going to talk about another important part of a person's defense when they are accused of a drunk driving...
Before we get into this topic, it is important to realize that the defense's strategy in any criminal case -- DUI or not -- depends entirely on the circumstances and details of that particular case. Each criminal case is going to be unique and different in its own...
Imagine for a moment that you are out celebrating a new job or a birthday with friends on a Friday night. You have a few drinks as part of the evening, and when it comes time to leave, you insist that you are okay to drive. You truly mean that, and you don't feel...
Being accused of criminal wrongdoing often has potentially long-lasting negative effects on a person's life. Especially when allegations involve sex crimes, the future of the accused may include having to register as an offender if a conviction is handed down. In...
Being accused of driving under the influence of alcohol in Maryland places your reputation, driving privileges and potential future success at risk. When conducting a search or making an arrest, law enforcement agents are bound to adhere to a strict set of regulations...
It can be hard to fight against personal arguments. No one wants to diminish the pain that someone might be feeling following the loss of a loved one. For example, one father in Maryland is currently helping to fight for stricter DUI laws in the state. His fight stems...
Are you a parent of a teenager? Do you know how your child feels about alcohol use or if he or she consumes alcohol? How do you feel and talk about underage drinking around your child? A parent's attitude about whether minors should drink can have a significant effect...
When many people think of sentencing following criminal convictions, they think of prison sentences. Maybe they think of community service, probation or fines, too. But when it comes to a specific category of criminal offenses in Maryland, there is another highly...
The Fourth Amendment gives every U.S. citizen the right to privacy. The government can only invade your home, search your person - or monitor your emails or Internet activity - in certain circumstances. Unless stringent requirements are met, any unwarranted invasion...
In our last post, we began speaking about the legality of checkpoints in general, and of a particular checkpoint permitted by Hartford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler last November. One of the points we wanted to highlight in this discussion is that police officers...
