College years should be full of new experiences and growth, but there is often trepidation about being in a new place. Making friends and feeling a sense of belonging is important, and many students seek out fraternities and sororities to fill this need. For most,...
Year: 2021
Can a drug conviction make students ineligible for financial aid?
Once you leave for college and get a taste of freedom, you may find yourself partying and doing things you might not do under your parents’ watch. If one of those things involves using drugs, you may want to take some time to recognizes the possible consequences that...
When a family member faces jail time
Facing arrest is difficult for obvious reasons, but what often gets overlooked is the suffering of those close to the defendant. Family members face fear, anxiety, anger and other difficult emotions when a loved one is arrested and incarcerated in jail or prison. The...
Crime tends to rise in the summer months
For most people, summer brings a rush of heat, happiness and fun. For others, it portends a rise in crime, both nonviolent and violent. A study from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) confirms that crimes of several varieties tend to spike in the summer, for a...
ADHD medications and college: Drug use could lead to charges
When your child went away to college, you never thought they’d have a problem with the law. That’s why you were surprised to get a call saying that they had been arrested for possessing drugs that didn’t belong to them. You found out that they had another student’s...
Ways to defend against a child pornography charge
When you are being investigated for possessing child pornography, your entire future lays in the balance. It may feel like the world is against you, but you are innocent until proven guilty, and you have every right to stand your ground. There are several defenses...
What are some common defenses to a DUI charge?
A DUI conviction can alter your future because of the severe consequences associated with this crime. If convicted of drinking and driving, you may have to pay a large fine, spend time in jail or go a certain period of time without driving privileges. You could face...
Could you avoid a criminal record through the Maryland drug courts?
Every crime carries social stigma, but drug offenses can be particularly damaging for your future. Everyone from future employers and landlords to scholarship programs may refuse to work with those who have drug convictions that show up in a criminal background check....
Can you get kicked out of school because of criminal charges?
If you’re like most young adults, there will be times when you go out to parties, bars or events with friends and acquaintances. It’s important to make sure that you take care of yourself when you’re there and to be sure you don’t do anything that breaks the law. If...
What constitutes legal search and seizure?
Getting stopped by the police does not mean you have to consent to a search. The Fourth Amendment protects everyone from illegal search and seizure. What constitutes a legal search and seizure? Maryland law gives specific grounds that police must follow if the court...