How Is Murder-for-Hire Charged in Maryland?

Wendy Lynn Wein attempted to have her ex-husband killed by a hitman for hire. The thing she didn’t know was that the website that she hired the hitman from was a fake website, and that the person running the website turned her over to the police. Bob Innes had initially set up the website as…

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Do You Get Drunk Faster in Cold Weather?

It’s that time of year when the air gets colder and the days get darker. There are holiday parties to attend, snowball fights to be fought, and driveways to be shoveled. So how do we stay warm in the freezing temperatures? We wear our boots, hats, and mittens, and maybe take a swig of that…

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Is it Worth Your Time and Expense to Fight a Traffic Ticket?

A lot of drivers are tempted to blow off traffic tickets. We’ve heard a lot of excuses: I’ll just plead guilty and pay the fine. Court hearings take time and I’ll probably lose. If I hire a lawyer, I’ll have to pay the lawyer a fee. Why bother? Just pay the fine and be done…

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Possible Defenses to a First-Degree Assault Charge

In Maryland, you can be charged with the crime of first-degree assault if you intentionally cause or try to cause serious physical injury to another person. You can also be charged with first-degree assault if you commit an “assault” with a firearm. Firearms, according to the Maryland Criminal Code – 3.202 include the use of:…

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When Road Rage Leads to Assault Charges

A driver gets too close. One driver gives another driver the finger. A third, equally angry driver refuses to move into a slower lane. There are all sorts of reasons why drivers get upset while they’re on Annapolis or Ellicott City roads, and a whole lotta drivers who lose their tempers. It’s okay to be…

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Maryland Ticket Offenses That Result in 8 Points

If you are found guilty of a Maryland driving offense worth 8 points or an offense that brings your total to 8 more points, your license will be suspended. You will also have to pay fines and costs. The points will be placed on your driving record so that when you restore your license, you…

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Can a Diabetic Emergency Get You Out of a DUI?

Diabetes may be a possible defense in driving under the influence or driving while impaired cases. There is some thought that if you fail a field sobriety test or a breathalyzer test, you may be able to assert that the test failure was due to diabetes and not the amount of alcohol you have in…

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Ticket Offenses in Maryland That Result in 5 Points

Traffic tickets are more than just temporary inconveniences and small fines. Most moving violations will result in points on your driving record. If you accumulate too many points, your license may be suspended or revoked. Insurance companies will learn of the points on your record through the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles. The insurance companies…

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