Sometimes, IID Violation Reports Are Wrong
So you got busted for DUI (shouldâve called me) and now youâve got to blow into this dopey little box every time you want to start your car. Sometimes the car starts screaming at you to blow into the device while youâre already traveling. Sometimes it tells you that you âviolatedâ a rule, like youâre…
Read MoreHow Do You Challenge a Driverâs License Suspension in Annapolis?
A personâs driverâs license can be suspended for many different reasons, such as driving under the influence, not paying their parking tickets, speeding points, not paying child support, failing to attend court, drug possession, reckless driving, and more. When this happens, many people believe that there is nothing they can do about it. However, the…
Read MoreYes, You Can Still Get Busted for Driving with Marijuana â for Now
Even though the laws and rules surrounding marijuana use in Maryland have changed a lot in such a short time, driving while high is still considered illegal in the state, even if you have a medical marijuana medical card or prescription. While many Marylanders are excited about the new legalization of adult-use (21 years of…
Read MoreThe Role of Witness Statements in a First-Degree Assault Case
Letâs start with the obvious: assault in the first degree is a serious, potentially life-ruining charge. Not only can it land you in hot legal water, but the charge alone can destroy your reputation. A conviction? Forget it. And itâs not hard to get charged, either. According to Maryland Code 3-202, you can be charged…
Read MoreThe Push to Mandate Interlock Ignition Device Use for a PBJ Is Unwarranted
There are numerous severe consequences to a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction in Maryland. You can be sentenced to some prison time even for a first-time conviction. You will have to pay a fine and court costs. Your insurance premiums will skyrocket after you serve any suspension period. Your driverâs license could be revoked.…
Read MoreOf COURSE Maryland Has Traffic Ticket Quotas
Police officers should give traffic tickets based on whether drivers actually violate the law, and not because the officers are ordered to have a quota of tickets. Writing traffic tickets should not be a way to fund police departments or local governments. Law enforcement should be independent from any government funding to ensure the integrity…
Read MoreDriving Under the Influence of Recreational Cannabis
By July 4, 2023, anyone in Maryland who is old enough to drink will legally be able to possess and use up to an ounce and a half of cannabis. Theyâll also be able to grow two plants. Maryland legislators are trying to figure out the logistics of enabling this new right. The initial focus…
Read MoreTouched a Neck in a Fight? First Degree Assault Charges for You
Can you be charged with a first-degree felony in Maryland just for placing your arm around the neck of a spouse, date, relative, friend, or anyone? The answer is maybe. If the placement is considered âpressureâ and you intended to place your arm where you did, and the placement impedes the normal breathing or blood…
Read MoreVeterans Are More Likely Than Civilians to Get in Trouble With the Law
A study published this past summer found that military members are more likely than non-veterans to be arrested. The Council on Criminal Justice think tank is launching a new commission to find out why, and how our country can better address this issue. Per NBC News, a âpreliminary report released Tuesday by the Council on…
Read MoreHelp! I Got Arrested for Unpaid Parking Tickets â What Do I Do?
Listen â you know it, we know it, everyone knows it. Parking is a pain in the neck. Itâs a city problem and a state problem. Thereâs never enough parking and when you do find a parking spot, you usually have to pay for it. And donât even get me started on how often you…
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