1. What Is Drug Paraphernalia? Drug paraphernalia is a blanket term for objects that are intended or have been modified for making, using, or concealing recreational drugs. This can include hypodermic syringes, crack pipes, or even common household items such as spoons. Maryland Criminal Code 5-619 criminalizes possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to use. […]
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Apr
Apr
What Evidence Do Police Need to Pull You Over? Less than You May Think. In Maryland, the law has long held that police officers may not arbitrarily pull over vehicles. They need a concrete reason; suspicion alone is not enough. Historically, this holds true even when an officer runs the plates on a vehicle and […]
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Apr
Apr
In Encouraging Compliance, Has the State Infringed Upon Our Rights? With coronavirus numbers exploding nationwide in the US, many states are implementing unprecedented checkpoints, aiming to stop nonresidents possibly carrying the virus. State troopers have been deployed in Florida, Texas, and Rhode Island to intercept motorists at their borders, requiring them to sign forms promising […]
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Mar
Mar
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
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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Oct
Oct
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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Sep
Sep
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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Aug
Aug
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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Jul
Jul
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 […]