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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...
Almost anyone who has worked in the medical field or in law enforcement can tell you that alcohol and criminal activity often go hand-in-hand. Alcohol does not necessarily cause people to act inappropriately, but it may lead to increased impulsivity and poor...
It may not seem like something serious, but taking anything from a store, even something as minor as a cup of coffee from a café or a t-shirt off a rack, can lead to shoplifting charges. Many store owners are strict on their shoplifting policies, so much so that even...
Maryland is one of 38 states, plus the District of Columbia, that let police departments set up DUI checkpoints. Authorities say these police roadblocks help catch impaired drivers in the act before they can cause a car accident. Critics say that checkpoints violate...
If the police pull you over for drunk driving, you can face jail time, significant fines, the loss of your license and other damaging consequences. However, you could face even more challenges if a child was in the passenger seat. What are the penalties for drunk...
Defense attorneys representing a white man who fatally stabbed a black man in 2017 have asked the court to remove the "hate crime" designation that was added to the defendant's charges. The defendant was a student at the University of Maryland at the time, while the...
You have no expectation of privacy in jail while you are awaiting trial. This is something that everyone should understand because far too many people make mistakes during their phone calls to loved ones that end up hurting them at trial. Even though inmates are...
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