Ever since Nixon declared his infamous “War on Drugs” there has been much discussion as to what constitutes a drug. In the United States, there is an extensive list of substances, including illegal substances, that have all made their way to be considered drugs. The first thoughts that come to mind are the heavy hitters, […]
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Jan
Jan
For the second time in four years, a teacher from Glenelg High in Glenelg, Maryland was arrested for drunk driving. Glenelg High social studies teacher Christian Callender was the only person involved in a single vehicle collision at the Ten Oaks and Brighton Dam Road traffic circle intersection. The incident occurred at 7:49 am on […]
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Jan
Jan
DRAM SHOP LAW SPECTRUM: HOW MARYLAND MEASURES UP As the weekends approach, many people will consider whether to go out, stay in, imbibe alcohol, or stay sober. For countless people, it means consuming more than the legal limit, .08, in alcoholic beverages. The question of taking public transportation, a taxi, or getting a ride from […]
03
Sep
Sep
This is a common question that doesn’t necessarily have a clear answer but presents a very real issue. In the wake of gun violence and other crimes, many are calling for tighter gun control laws, looking to restrict firepower, the rate of fire, and capacity. However, what about rifles that are used for sport, or […]
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Sep
Sep
The drug market, like most things in this world, is in a constant state of flux, as new substances are introduced and abused. A new up and comer in the synthetic market is a synthetic cathinone known simply as “bath salts“. This isn’t to be confused with traditional bath salt, like Epsom Salts. They are […]
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Aug
Aug
DUI Checkpoints Are To Protect Drivers DUI checkpoints are a fairly common occurrence in every state across the nation. The premise is simple, officers block off a major roadway which then funnels drivers through one lane allowing the officers to canvas for anyone who might be under the influence of alcohol. A team of officers […]
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Aug
Aug
A new synthetic designer drug is known as “Flakka” is becoming an increasing concern for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. The active ingredient, alpha-PVP was labeled as a Schedule 1 drug and banned by the DEA in early 2014. Like all Schedule 1 drugs, alpha-PVP is considered to be dangerous due to the high potential […]
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Aug
Aug
Can Marijuana Get You A DUI In Washington, DC? With more states adopting a more relaxed stance on the legalization of marijuana, this question is becoming more prevalent. A DUI involving alcohol has a measurable limit set by a standard of .08% blood alcohol content if you are 21 years of age or older. If […]
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May
May
Will Baltimore Violence Impact Maryland Gun Laws? Since the death of Freddie Gray last month in Baltimore, stories about public safety fears have been all over the news. Protests even caused a Baltimore Orioles baseball game to be postponed due to fears regarding the safety of those in attendance as many protesters gathered close to the Camden […]
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May
May
Gun Control Law Changes on the Horizon Maryland Gun Control Laws have been a hot topic of discussion for quite some time in the media, as well as among Maryland lawmakers and attorneys, and it’s possible we could see some changes coming soon. The topic is controversial and the subject of innumerable heated debates. Maryland […]