Spring break: For many, it was a time to enjoy a weeklong break from studying and lectures. With just a few months left of the spring semester, the countdown to summer has officially begun.Unfortunately, though, during your Spring Break, you may have run into a few...
Drunk Driving Charges
The legal implications of a spiked drink
You are not culpable for your actions unless you intended to commit them. The law has evolved to include numerous definitions for “intent” and how it is treated. Typically, you need an overt action that leads to the criminal behavior. Under this standard, the...
Are DUIs a deportable offense?
You have probably noticed the good or bad press (depending on your perspective) surrounding the recent crackdown on illegal immigration. You probably already know that breaking the law is justification for deportation. But, how does the government define breaking the...
Facing another DUI charge in Maryland?
There are plenty of people who enjoy going out with friends and unwinding by having a few drinks. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this. After all, for those 21 and older, buying and drinking alcohol is a completely legal activity. However, while there are...
What are DUI zero tolerance laws?
Almost all of us have been there before. In our younger days, we did things that we now know were ill-advised. Maybe it was because of peer pressure or maybe it was in the spirit of experiencing new things in life. Whatever the reason, we did it, we learned from it...
When should you plead guilty?
Pleading guilty is a viable strategy for certain people. It all depends on the circumstances of your arrest, your prior criminal record, and the nature of the charges pending against you. If you plead guilty, the prosecutor will typically agree to remove some charges...
An update on drugged driving charges
Drugged driving is the new hot word that is being tossed around criminalists, police officers, and prosecutors. Drugged driving is the act of operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs. Drugged driving is a hot topic because of continued marijuana...
License suspension, revocation, and cancellation
The Maryland Vehicle Administration (MVA) is responsible for administering all vehicles in Maryland. The MVA issues licenses and manages those licenses. The MVA is the entity responsible for administrative actions, like license suspensions. This post will go over the...
DUI rates skyrocket after Uber and Lyft leave Austin
It seems every other week there is a news story about one city or another battling with Uber or Lyft over taxes, regulations or licensing. Austin, in an unusual twist, ejected any ride-sharing company that refused to comply with the City’s regulations for taxi...
Probation and DUIs
Probation is a type of release from incarceration. Probation, unlike parole, is granted instead of incarceration. You continue to “serve” your sentence, but you get to do it from the comfort of your home and your normal life (subject to some restrictions). Probation...