We’re halfway through 2015 and heroin’s presence in Maryland is indisputable. In fact, according to many it’s not just a problem, it’s an epidemic. In 2013, there were 464 heroin-related overdose deaths, which outnumbered 387 homicides, representing a 95 percent increase in heroin-related overdose deaths since 2010. Yet the numbers continued to rise in 2014, [...]
Drinking and driving is not only dangerous, it can lead to serious legal repercussions including losing your license, jail time, and thousands of dollars in fines. The good news is that there are many ways you can still enjoy a fun night on the town, or a relaxing night with your favorite bottle of wine [...]
Once a month we're going to be sharing with you our favorite crime stories that offer up some lessons to learn as well as more robust legal news. If you have a favorite celebrity DUI or other legal news, please share it in the comments 1. If you followed Serial, the podcast the evaluated the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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