Shoplifting charges in Maryland can have lasting consequences, especially for students striving to secure a brighter future through higher education. The repercussions extend beyond legal ramifications, casting a shadow that can potentially hinder their pursuit of...
Year: 2023
4 potential DUI defenses
Driving under the influence charges in Maryland can have serious consequences, but there are potential defenses that may challenge the allegations. It is important to be aware of these defenses to ensure a fair legal process. 1. Faulty traffic stop A common defense is...
Can a passenger receive drug charges in a traffic stop?
While you always have a choice regarding who you get into a vehicle with, you cannot always know or decide what that person keeps in their car. If it turns out that you are getting a ride from someone carrying illegal substances, you might find yourself charged with...
How should you respond to the police at your door?
When the police knock on your door, it can trigger feelings of panic or fear. Those emotions sometimes lead to costly mistakes in handling the interaction. Understanding your rights and the laws that govern police visits to your property will help you feel more...
Things to understand when you accept a plea bargain
With the demands on the justice system, plea bargains are valuable for reducing trial caseloads and settling pending charges. Sometimes, plea bargains result in lesser charges and no jail time for defendants while other plea deals eliminate some charges in exchange...
Can you refuse a field sobriety test in Maryland?
It is common practice for police to ask drivers to perform field sobriety tests when they suspect the driver may be under the influence of alcohol. Many drivers do not know that they are under no legal obligation to submit to testing. Types of field sobriety tests...
When does drug possession become a felony?
Facing drug charges of any severity can fill you with dread and uncertainty. If the charges against you escalate to that of a felony offense, the consequences you might face can affect you for the rest of your life. The Maryland legal code on dangerous substances...
Can college fights lead to assault charges?
The combination of alcohol and parties on college campuses increases the risk of fights. While some may see this as typical college student behavior, these actions can lead to severe legal and academic consequences. Understanding the long-term ramifications of these...
Who investigates and prosecutes student misconduct?
College students are often bound by behavioral expectations through a student code of conduct. Students typically receive a copy of these expectations when enrolling in an institution of higher education. Colleges and universities maintain order and safety through...
Differences in Federal and Maryland Child Pornography Laws
“I know it when I see it.” Those six words are how Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart described hard-core pornography in a concurring opinion involving the 1964 U.S. Supreme Court case Jacobellis v. Ohio. Over time, federal and Maryland state laws have refined the...