In Maryland, alcohol restrictions are placed on the licenses of those under 21 years of age. If you're subject to the "Under 21 Alcohol Restriction," then it's illegal for you to consume, purchase or possess alcoholic beverages.Your first violation of this restriction...
Month: August 2017
Breath test refusals give way to license suspensions in Maryland
A Maryland Court of Appeals ruling just this past April affirmed that individuals who are suspected to be intoxicated, yet refuse to take a breath test, can have their licenses suspended. While many states will automatically suspend a driver's license if they refuse a...
Help for those who need it: A look at heroin addiction
When talking about heroin and opioid-use in the U.S., we are no longer saying it is merely a "problem." Rather, it is an epidemic. With NBC News having ongoing reporting under the masthead of "America's Heroin Epidemic" and HealthDay reporting that in the past ten...
What you should know about student conduct codes
Every college has a student conduct code of some sort. And while you may have recently learned about this code in orientation – or remember hearing about it during previous years – many students are unaware of exactly what is in the code and what the possible...
Former Maryland coach facing multiple sexual assault charges
A former Maryland track coach and school aide has been charged with 119 counts involving sexual assault. The 30-year-old man is accused of assaulting a minimum of two dozen male students between May 2015 and June of this year.The man, who coached track teams at two...
Should Maryland DUI homicides carry mandatory minimum sentences?
When people are convicted of killing someone because they were driving while intoxicated, the opinions about what kind of sentence they should face are still decidedly mixed.Here in Maryland, there are maximum sentences and fines based on whether it's a first, second...
How much will a DUI or DWI cost?
The financial impact of a drunk driving conviction is a harsh one for anyone. However, for a college student or recent graduate – the financial burden that comes with a driving under the influence or while intoxicated conviction can really derail someone.When talking...
Why parents need to talk to their kids about campus sex assault
As young people head off to their freshman year of college here in Maryland and across the country, many parents are taking the time to discuss the widely-reported problem of sexual assault on campus. Whether you're the parents of a daughter or son, it's essential to...
Plan your drunk driving defense early on
A drunk driving charge is something that can negatively impact your life. If you are caught driving after a night of drinking, you need to get started on your defense right away.One thing that sets drunk driving cases apart from other cases is that there are some very...
Former Maryland teacher sentenced for sexual abuse of students
A former Maryland teacher has been sentenced to nearly five decades behind bars for sexual abuse of four children. He was found guilty by a jury earlier this summer of nine counts of sexual abuse and sexual offenses. The man has denied the charges and he pleaded not...