Posts Tagged ‘Annapolis’
Handling 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 MoreWhat is the difference between district and circuit courts?
The U.S. judicial system consists of several types of courts that are further split into the two categories of district and circuit courts. District courts hold federal trials, while the circuit courts hold both trials and appeals for cases decided by district courts. Within the country and its associated territories, there are 94 district courts (at least one…
Read MoreWhat are the consequences of impersonating a police officer?
Recently, there has been an uptick of individuals posing as police officers for deceptive purposes. Impersonating a police officer is the illegal act of inaccurately portraying oneself as a police officer, generally with the intent of using such authority to commit offenses that they would not otherwise be able to get away with. Motivation behind this…
Read MoreLocal Hotels the Site of Recent Heroin Arrests in Annapolis
Local law authorities have long worked with hotels to make arrests for prostitution and for minors throwing parties with alcohol. However, several recent heroin arrests in Annapolis area hotels have shifted officials’ focus to hotels to crackdown on drug distribution. Last fall, the police department launched Operation HOPE, which stands for Heroin Overdose Prevention and Eradication, in…
Read MoreBoating Under the Influence
Spending time on the water — fishing, swimming, crabbing and of course, boating — is just part of living in Maryland with our many beautiful waterways and of course, the Chesapeake Bay. And all too often, too many people crack open one too many while behind the helm, without realizing the serious consequences. Alcohol and…
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