When Your Domestic Violence Arrest Is Unwarranted
Okay, letâs be honest here. At some point, you have probably fantasized about using a snappy TV-borne line to shut down cops. Especially if youâve had unfortunate run-ins with the police in the past, of course you want to have some sort of verbal defense if cops come knocking at the door. Shows everywhere encourage…
Read MoreStop Trying to Be Creative to Cops While Drunk
Look, everyone gets frazzled under pressure. Those who are reading this and say they donât are lying â they just hide it better and like to brag. When youâre frazzled, youâre likelier to say stuff you shouldnât say and do stuff you shouldnât do, and a great way to get frazzled in the first place…
Read MoreDomestic Assault in Maryland: No Takesies-Backsies
While thereâs no such thing as a crime that the law is stoked you committed, there are certain crimes taken more seriously than others â and not just in the obvious âmurder is worse than shopliftingâ way. Some crimes carry moral weight to them. In other words, if youâre suspected of committing them, you are…
Read MoreVerbal Threats Count as Domestic Abuse
Yes, really. Itâs a common and dangerous misconception that you have to actually raise your hand at your partner or child for it to be considered abuse â at least in our state. Sure, no SWAT team is going to kick down your door and tackle you if you jokingly threaten to kill your wife…
Read MoreCollecting DUIs Like Pokemon Inadvisable
Itâs not exactly a leap to say that the point of law is to deter crime. Thatâs what punishments like fines, jail time, and community service are for, and that is the basis of pretty much our entire justice system. You do the crime, you do the time â as often as needed. Yeah, this…
Read MorePut the Belt Down, Bud. Itâs Abuse
Look, I know what youâre going to say. Itâs discipline! Itâs how your pappy raised you and his pappy raised him and so on and so forth. What better way to instill respect and manners into a child than with fear of physical punishment? After all, it worked on you â you turned out just…
Read MoreProbation Before Judgment Is a Good Alternative to a DUI on Your Record
It is human nature to make mistakes. Being arrested for driving under the influence can be a frightening experience, and one that you immediately regret. Our justice system seeks to penalize those who break the law, and this goes for DUI offenses as well. This is how the legal system works. However, with proposed changes…
Read MoreSt. Pattyâs Day? Shoulda Put Those Keys Away!
Everyone knows that if something has a rhyming title, it contains nothing but the truth (âŠthe whole truth, so help youâ) and should be listened to without question. âŠOkay, fine, not really, but this is still important and you should still listen, so take the rhyme and buckle up, pun absolutely intended. As we make…
Read MoreWill New Electronic Stalking Bills Protect Victims of Domestic Violence? Probably Not
Living as a victim of domestic violence is an emotional and distressing experience. Even when victims can escape their abusers, they can still be harassed (or worse) through online or electronic stalking. Pending legislation in the Maryland Senate aims to prevent abuse via electronic stalking; however, authorities are raising concerns that the new software required…
Read MoreIs It a Crime to Lie About Domestic Assault?
Yup, it sure is. While lying in any criminal case, in any circumstance, is a dangerous and largely illegal move, itâs even more of a big deal in something as big as a domestic assault case. Crimes relating to that sort of abuse are regarded as especially serious and horrific, and therefore all those who…
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