We’re the generation that grew up watching legal dramas like LA Law, Ally McBeal, and The Practice. These shows depict the courtroom as a theater for crazy antics filled with surprise witnesses and last-minute acquittals by clever models/lawyers saving the day with their impassioned soliloquies. Sometimes they are legally blonde; other times they have just [...]
Here’s the thing with laws most people don’t always realize: there are a LOT of them. As many laws as you think there are, double that and maybe double it again. Not only does the United States as a whole have statutes up the wazoo (technical lawyer term), but every individual state does as well. [...]
It’s not uncommon to make a mistake when it comes to driving. Whether that be speeding, or parking in the wrong area, or forgetting to pay a traffic ticket; there are many laws and regulations that sometimes you simply don’t know about or mindlessly break. The problem is when you break the wrong laws or [...]
With recreational cannabis recently becoming legal in Maryland, it is important to note that driving while under its influence is illegal, and can see the driver pulled over and arrested for DUI. While one would imagine that all drugs would be given this similar treatment concerning a DUI charge, this is not the case for [...]
Whether you were convicted of a DUI or you simply wanted to avoid having your license suspended, having an Ignition Interlock Device installed in your car is not fun, and it makes life more difficult. These devices require constant maintenance, are often too sensitive (detecting even the alcohol from your mouthwash), and having them installed [...]
Generally, when we think of driving under the influence, we think of alcohol and/or drugs such as cannabis, cocaine, or heroin. While it is against the law to drive while under the influence of those substances, it is also illegal to drive under the influence of any substance that inhibits your ability to drive safely. [...]
If you are having to deal with an ignition interlock device, it is likely that you have been convicted of driving while intoxicated. Whether you chose to have the device installed instead of having to suffer a suspension, or you were legally required to have it installed, the device comes with several rules and requirements [...]
In our recent elections, the people of Maryland voted in favor of an initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in our state. This is great news for those who have been wanting a new (and legal) way to enjoy their free time. The passing of this law also includes provisions to revise the code on expungements [...]
If you are arrested and charged with domestic violence, it is not an open and shut case. While such a charge may seem difficult to defend, the defense may actually have the easier job in some cases. The prosecution has what is called “burden of proof,” which almost always requires more than just circumstantial evidence. [...]
When you are charged with a DUI, there are myriad of decisions that have to be made by you and your attorney. One of the most important decisions is whether or not you should fight the charge or plead guilty. An important factor in determining whether or not you should plead is if there are [...]
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