Charges related to Internet child pornography are often classified as federal crimes. They can carry serious consequences for those convicted, including spending time in federal prison. Even accusations can damage a person's reputation, perhaps irrevocably.The charges...
Facing another DUI charge in Maryland?
There are plenty of people who enjoy going out with friends and unwinding by having a few drinks. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this. After all, for those 21 and older, buying and drinking alcohol is a completely legal activity. However, while there are...
Baltimore councilman’s traffic stop shows officers’ discretion
Not all Maryland DUI stops are alike. Officers have the discretion to determine whether a Breathalyzer or other field sobriety tests are administered.Baltimore Police have come under some scrutiny lately for the way they handled a traffic stop involving a city...
Pinching butt results in arrest for Connecticut politician
A Connecticut Republican politician took the sweeping Republican victory in November a little too far. The incident in question was caught on a security camera. In the video, he allegedly pinched a woman's butt who then admonished him. The victim claims that the...
What are DUI zero tolerance laws?
Almost all of us have been there before. In our younger days, we did things that we now know were ill-advised. Maybe it was because of peer pressure or maybe it was in the spirit of experiencing new things in life. Whatever the reason, we did it, we learned from it...
Investigation reveals widespread sexual exploitation of gymnasts
An extensive investigation conducted by USA Today and the Indianapolis Star found the rampant sexual exploitation of young gymnasts, primarily girls, by coaches, assistants, and other people associated with competitive gymnastics. The investigation covers a broad...