Criminal Defense

Although criminal defendants have a presumption of innocence, the general public may rush to the wrong conclusion in some cases. People tend to put a lot of faith in forensic evidence, including chemical evidence. The popularity of police procedural television shows...

Maryland law treats drunk driving and the dangers it presents to the public very seriously. A key drunk driving statute, the Drunk Driving Reduction Act of 2016, is widely known as “Noah’s Law.” It’s named for a young Montgomery County police officer who died after...

If you get pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, the officer will probably want you to perform some type of roadside test. This could mean doing field sobriety tests, like the one-leg stand or the walk-and-turn test. It could also mean providing a blood alcohol...

If you’re a college student, you can agree that weekends tend to be synonymous with socializing — unless it’s exam period and everyone is going through their notes one last time. Whether you’re a social butterfly or a homebody, you most likely enjoy catching up with...

In some states, there are clear statutes outlining self-defense rules. In many others, prior court rulings have established certain standards and limitations for self-defense claims in criminal court. In Maryland, there have been several crucial court cases that...

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in Maryland are the equivalent of driving under the influence (DUI) charges in other states. Police officers who arrest someone on suspicion of a DWI offense may have witnessed someone drive in a very unsafe manner. They may...

The basis of all criminal cases is evidence. Law enforcement need evidence before they can charge someone. The prosecution needs strong evidence to bring a case to trial. Defense strategies largely revolve around poking holes in evidence and creating reasonable...

One of the many advantages of being a Marylander is having fairly easy access to some beautiful waterfront and boating areas. Yet, as you likely know if you spend time out on the water, boating under the influence (BUI) can be every bit as dangerous as driving under...

The Miranda warning is one of the legal protections that most people generally understand. The Miranda warning makes its way into many movies and television shows, so people are largely aware of its existence. Most people know that police should provide them with the...

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...