Maryland’s Governor Has Authorized State and Local Police to Check Up on Suspicious Situations In the battle to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, states are taking extreme measures to enforce social distancing. Maryland’s governor is among the latest to declare a ‘Stay-At-Home’ order that covers the whole state. The executive order, which is effective […]
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Mar
Mar
Trials Suspended; Hearings Continue We recently received news that Maryland’s Circuit Courts will be suspending all jury trials scheduled between Monday, March 16th and Friday, April 3rd. At this time, we do not know when and how these trials will be rescheduled; when we learn more, we will personally reach out to those whose trials may […]
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Dec
As 2020 rolls around, so do the latest Super Lawyers® listings. Each year, only 5% of attorneys make the cut, along with the 2.5% who are recognized as Rising Stars. At Alpert Schreyer, LLC, we are pleased to announce our founding partner, Andrew D. Alpert, has been designated a top-rated DUI-DWI attorney in Bowie, MD for […]
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It is not uncommon for prosecutors to eventually pursue a career as a criminal defense attorney. Although these two types of legal professionals oppose each other in the courtroom, the skills acquired during the time working as a prosecutor can make a person an especially skilled defense lawyer. What Does a Prosecutor Do? A prosecutor’s […]
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A new law targeting intoxicated drivers and watercrafts operators in Maryland is scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2019. Going forward, drunk and drugged drivers will face harsher legal penalties and prison sentences for injuring or killing someone while operating a vehicle. House Bill 707: The “Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders Act” In Maryland, a […]
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The Alpert Schreyer, LLC legal team successfully recovered a “not guilty” verdict in a total of 10 minutes during a day-long trial. Our client was facing DUI charges in the Circuit Court of Worcester County, MD, a court that is notoriously difficult. He had prior offenses on his record and refused to take a breathalyzer test, but […]
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Being pulled over for a DUI can be a terrifying and stressful experience, especially if it’s your first offense. After all, the average person doesn’t have an extensive DUI record, let alone a legal career, so you may be uncertain about which steps to take first. A single misstep in your defense strategy could result […]
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As DUI defense lawyers, our team at Alpert Schreyer, LLC believes that everyone is entitled to a fair defense in court – especially when the evidence against them does not prove their guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Recently, we represented a Maryland client who had been charged with a fifth DUI and was facing up […]
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Drivers with a GPS or Smartphone can now receive instant warnings when approaching DUI checkpoints and speed traps as well as red light and speed cameras. Police fear that this will aid offenders in escaping arrest. Phantom Alert is the company that produces the application which began as a method to help drivers avoid tickets […]
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Many people seem to believe that breathalyzer tests are infallible. This leads people to believe that anyone who is facing a driving under the influence (DUI) charge must be guilty. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, breathalyzers can and do produce false positives at times for a wide range of reasons. In […]