Criminal Defense

If the police suspect you of driving while intoxicated, they will likely request that you undergo field sobriety tests. Most people have heard of these and understand they are used to determine sobriety.  However, many people don’t realize that these tests are not...

With the legalization of recreational marijuana in Maryland came another law this year. Those who advocated for it hope it will reduce the number of vehicle searches that they say are often the result of racial profiling.  The legislation’s sponsor noted, “In...

Fall is already on its way, and the goldenrod and ragweed are already blooming. Cold and flu season, too, are already ramping up. For a lot of folks, that means resorting to over-the-counter medications to try to keep their symptoms under control enough that they can...

Prescription medication can help people control their blood sugar or heart pressure. They can facilitate weight loss and the management of depression. They are also a leading cause of arrest and prosecution, as people may do things that they should not with...

You may be out drinking with friends when you realized how late it was and needed to get home. You know you shouldn’t drive since you’ve been drinking, but your friend said there shouldn’t be any issues if you follow their advice. However, your friend may be giving...

The police have several tools at their disposal to test whether a driver is drunk. One of the more common and basic methods of checking drivers’ inebriation levels is standardized field sobriety tests. Unlike a chemical test, like a Breathalyzer, these tests require...

One way lawmakers strive to deter drunk driving is to increase the penalties. For example, those who continue to get arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicating substances face increasingly harsher consequences for each conviction. A person convicted once...

The relationship between an attorney and their client is supposed to be sacrosanct. Usually, that’s true. But, what happens if an attorney’s loyalties – for whatever reason – are divided between you and someone else? That’s called a conflict of interest, and it’s the...

If police suspect someone of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, then they’re likely to perform a breathalyzer test. This small radio-shaped device measures the content of alcohol in the blood by having the suspect breathe into a tube. If the test reads...

It’s clear to you that the police can enter your home if they do have a warrant. They’re allowed to come in because the warrant has been issued by a judge, overruling your ability to keep them out. The police have to take some sort of evidence to the judge to get the...