College is often the time when many young people first drink alcohol, even though they're still underage. It flows freely at many fraternities, sororities and other places where students party. Moderation in drinking or anything else can be difficult for young people...
University of Maryland considers increased focus on sexual abuse
By an overwhelming margin, members of the University of Maryland Senate passed a bill to expand the university's sexual assault training programs. First through third year students would be required to have this training. So would university faculty and staff.The bill...
Take statutory rape charges seriously
Statutory rape laws and the age of consent vary throughout the U.S. Here in Maryland, it's 16. That means that if someone has sex with a person under that age, he or she has committed statutory rape and could face criminal charges.Whether an alleged statutory rape is...
Biking under the influence is illegal in Maryland
Many Marylanders of all ages take to their bicycles during the summer, either for exercise, sightseeing or simply to get around town. Most people don't consider their bikes to be vehicles, so they don't think there's anything wrong with having a few drinks before...