Remember in kindergarten when you learned it’s rude to hog all the crayons or claim territory on the playground? Remember figuring out this lesson with your siblings through painful trial and error (probably more painful for your parents, but painful nonetheless)? Well, as an adult, this largely still rings true. If you bring in a [...]
Just because a state’s law allows something doesn’t mean it’s allowed entirely, for everyone, without regulation. We largely know this, right? Every law has caveats and loopholes and conditions, meant to cover as many specific situations as possible so no one is left out. When substances deemed dangerous are involved, those conditions become even stricter [...]
Two common situations where sexual encounters rooted in consensual fantasies can result in criminal charges are misunderstandings of consent and boundary violations. Misunderstandings can occur when role-play or fantasy elements are misconstrued as non-consensual, leading to allegations of sexual assault. Boundary violations can arise when one party exceeds previously agreed-upon limits, causing discomfort and distress [...]
The opioid epidemic is a sobering crisis that has been plaguing the United States for years. It’s been wreaking havoc in communities and families, and at the center of this drug crime epidemic is a powerful drug known as fentanyl. Fentanyl is incredibly potent; so much so that it’s about 100 times more potent than [...]
Filming police officers is a topic of growing importance in today’s digital age, and it’s important to understand the rules that surround it. We often find ourselves in situations where having documented proof can be a game-changer, and DUI stops in Annapolis are no exception. But the question that often arises is, “Is it legal?” [...]
Although the court can give you jail time, probation, or fines, the less obvious and longer-standing effects are quite unexpected. These consequences, at times, prove to be more difficult hurdles to overcome than the original legal judgments. In fact, these discreet, yet profoundly impactful, sides of an assault conviction in Annapolis can profoundly affect your [...]
In the city of Annapolis, everyone deserves a fair shot at justice. However, it’s also important to recognize who could be a good candidate for a reconsideration motion. Not everyone will qualify, but understanding the factors that make a case suitable for reconsideration can mean all the difference between continued uncertainty and a fresh start. [...]
As your children grow older, it's natural to anticipate that they might experiment with alcohol at parties, whether they're of legal drinking age or minors. However, it's crucial to recognize that a DUI charge should not be taken lightly, as the associated penalties can be severe and have a significant impact on their educational and [...]
Getting into a fight is not a rare occurrence. Whether you’re out at a bar and someone thinks you’re hitting on their partner, or someone with anger issues threatens you in an instance of road rage, there are instances where you have to choose whether or not you have to defend yourself with force. So [...]
To err is to be human, and many of us err when we are behind the wheel. Maybe you ran a red, missed a stop sign, or were caught speeding on your way to work one morning after sleeping in. With each violation and ticket, you are given points on your license like a score [...]
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