Peeping Tom Charges: How to determine prurient intent
The arrest of the president of Rams Head concert venues and restaurants has brought peeping tom crimes back into the spotlight over the past few weeks. The 37-year-old owner of the company turned himself into police recently and is facing multiple law suits. He now faces six charges of peeping tom violations and six charges of…
Read MoreAm I liable for my child’s cyber bullying?
If your child has been involved in cyber bullying, you may be worried that you will face legal consequences as a result. While consulting a lawyer is recommended whenever you are dealing with a situation that involves legal proceedings and the possibility of prosecution, you can get the basic information about cyber bullying below. Maryland…
Read MoreWhat are the consequences of parole violation in Maryland?
Inmates in Maryland are often offered parole as a way to end their jail sentence early. The state offers parole to reward and encourage good behavior during incarceration and also alleviate crowding in jails and prisons. While parole is an opportunity to get out of jail, it also comes with its own set of limitations…
Read MoreMaryland DUI laws: DUI with Marijuana
In the state of Maryland, it’s illegal to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any other controlled substance that restricts your ability to drive safely. When it comes to alcohol, the standard of intoxication is clear-cut. A blood alcohol level of at least .08 percent is sufficient to warrant a DUI. For a…
Read MoreHandling Holiday DUI Checkpoints
Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming soon and, according to the statistics, these are the two holidays when you are most likely to run into DUI checkpoints around the Annapolis area. Many people will be taking the opportunity during the holidays to have a drink or two during their time off from work, celebrating with friends and…
Read MoreIs Spousal Privilege Absolute?
By now we should all be familiar with the convoluted plot twists commonly found in police procedural. Need a refresher? Just catch any episode from one of the many Law & Order franchises in syndication. Honestly, any Law & Order will do: original Law & Order; Special Victims Unit; Criminal Intent; the short lived Law…
Read MoreCan My Facebook Post Be Used Against Me in Court?
Twible. What does that even mean? It’s twitter (or social media/Facebook) defamation. Don’t think that angry, drunken tweet against your ex can be used against you? Think again. Anything that you post to a social media account may be used against you in court. In August 2012, U.S. District Judge William Pauley III ruled that…
Read MoreWhen Will My Trial Have A Jury?
Over the years you’ve probably heard countless legal dramas discuss the right to a speedy trial, or the right for a case to be heard by a jury of one’s peers. But unless you’re facing a day in court yourself it’s not something you likely gave much thought to. So when does your trial have…
Read MoreSilly Maryland Laws Still on the Books
Ignorantia juris non excusat, ignorance of the law is no excuse. We’ve all heard the phrase, but perhaps we haven’t taken the time to consider the full range of laws we truly may be unaware of. Between the legislature, county governments and municipalities, the book of laws here in Maryland has been accumulating since the…
Read MoreDo I need a lawyer for my traffic ticket?
If you are pulled over and receive a traffic ticket, you have a few options: pay the ticket and move on, fight the ticket in court by yourself or enlist the help of a lawyer. Before you dismiss the idea of paying for legal assistance to fight a ticket, consider all your options. Factors to…
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