There are a lot of complaints about problems with field sobriety tests -- but the one that often strikes a chord of fear in many people's hearts is that they'll fail a roadside sobriety test because they're sick, not drunk. Diabetes, which is known to exist in around...
Maryland courts are tough on drug crimes, especially those where there was a perceived intention to sell the drug. Even in cases where it’s a person’s first time ever facing a drug charge – and even when the person is a college student with their whole life still...
Drunk driving incidents involving teens have dropped by over 50 percent since 1991. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which reported that statistic, links it to the fact that fewer teens are getting drivers licenses as well as an overall decrease in...
In an era in which opioid addition and human sex trafficking are on the rise, a new case emerges out of Caroline County, Maryland, involving the forcible entry of a 15-year-old into prostitution. A spokesperson for the county's Sheriff's Office recently announced the...
When teens and preteens consume alcohol, it can lead to serious problems, both in the short run and long run because their bodies and brains are still developing. For example, it can lead to learning problems. Further, research has shown that adults who began drinking...
We recently discussed the case of a Maryland officer who is facing a drunk driving charge in connection with a road rage incident. This story is a poignant reminder that your social status and job title don't matter if you are driving drunk. Instead of having some...
A Maryland sheriff's deputy is on administrative leave following an incident in January where he is alleged to have been driving under the influence. The man was reportedly the victim of road rage by a man who shot at him in Parsonburg.According to the Maryland State...
Maryland has very strict laws that prohibit people from engaging in prostitution or similar activities. If you are facing these charges, you should know some basic points about them.Many prostitution-related charges are misdemeanors in Maryland. The exception to this...
Whether you're out for a night on the town, celebrating a holiday or special occasion or are gathering in a sports bar to watch a big game, if someone in your group has agreed to be the designated driver, it's important to take good care of him or her. Many...
The trial of a Baltimore public housing authority worker, accused of making demands for sexual favors to complete repairs, wrapped up abruptly on Thursday, March 16, 2017. The 62-year-old defendant had been charged with a fourth-degree sex offense, second-degree...
