Over recent years, more law enforcement agencies in Southern Maryland have begun using body cams, feeling that police accountability provides a mutual benefit to the officers and the residents they serve. But what impact does a police body cam have on a DUI/DWI arrest? WHAT IS A BODY CAM? Most body cams are small cameras […]
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May
May
Maryland’s Alcohol Education Program (AEP) is an initiative to rehabilitate people who have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while impaired (DWI). AEP is a 12-hour instructional program and you may be assigned to take this class for one of the following reasons You were ordered to by a District Court […]
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May
May
Have you ever left a bar or a party and felt like you had too many drinks to drive safely? Did you decide to take a nap in your car in the hopes of waking up feeling sober and refreshed? While this may seem like the safe thing to do, you have to be careful […]
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May
May
Some people in Maryland mistakenly believe that DUI and DWI are the same things. However, they are two completely different infractions, and there are key differences between DUI and DWI in Maryland. WHAT IS A DUI? DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence. A DUI occurs when a driver is found to have operated a […]
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Apr
Apr
To people without legal training, the concept of possession may seem simple—either you have something or you don’t. When it comes to criminal law, however, the idea of possession can get complicated—quickly. Certainly, you possess something when you have it in your hand or in your pocket—but what if you have something in the trunk of […]
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Apr
Apr
Maryland law is harsh when it comes to drunk driving, and understandably so. When people get behind the wheel when impaired by alcohol, they put everyone on the road at risk. When drunk drivers cause accidents, they can face extremely harsh penalties—particularly if they cause serious injury to the other people involved in the accident. These […]
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Mar
Mar
Laws related to marijuana possession can prove incredibly complicated and difficult to understand. Oftentimes, federal laws and state laws butt heads, and every state has its own take on marijuana possession. As such, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions related to marijuana possession in Maryland. FREQUENTLY […]
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Jan
Jan
The offense of shoplifting may seem minor—after all, many kids shoplift on a “dare” or as a prank. However, whether someone steals a candy bar or a costly diamond necklace, the law in Maryland takes shoplifting very seriously. Shoplifting is a relatively common criminal charge, especially during and after the holiday season. If you’ve been […]
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Dec
Dec
The criminal justice system has many players, each with specific roles. The prosecutor’s goal is to enforce the laws by convicting offenders and ensuring they are sentenced to certain penalties. The judge is supposed to serve as a neutral decision-maker. The defense attorney is the individual who protects the rights of the defendant. Under United […]
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Nov
Nov
Maryland has fairly stringent requirements for sex-offender registration. Those requirements establish tiers that determine how long an offender must stay on the registry, offender reporting requirements, and what kinds of restrictions are placed upon the offender. Any individual convicted of a sex offense set forth under Maryland law must register. There are three tiers of offenses, […]