A loved one spiraling into drug use comes with many challenges, emotionally and financially. If that drug dependency leads to an arrest, it further complicates the situation. Research by Pew indicates that only 1 in 13 people receive treatment for addiction while...
As a college student, you may find yourself exposed to many new environments and experiences. You may find it tempting to participate in activities your peers do, such as consuming alcohol at fraternity parties. It is easy to make a small but potentially costly error...
College students who get into trouble with the law may have concerns about the impact of their criminal record on their job prospects. Maryland law allows residents to request an expungement of some types of criminal charges. Which charges can you request an...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
