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Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense, particularly for truck drivers whose livelihoods depend on maintaining a clean driving record. The law also places greater restrictions on truck drivers. What should truck drivers know about these unique...
Violent crimes are among the most serious criminal offenses possible. Crimes that result in someone dying are often far more serious than incidents that only result in injury. Crimes that involve the death of another person typically fall into one of two legal...
Cases involving drug charges often rely on relatively straightforward evidence. Police may officers catch people in the midst of a transaction or encounter them when they have drugs in their direct possession. If police officers find drugs in somebody's clothing or a...
When driving in Maryland, it’s easy to underestimate the gravity of traffic laws, especially when people are rushing or distracted. However, even minor violations can escalate into serious legal issues. While some individuals may consider paying a ticket or pleading...
A search warrant provides legal authorization to search private property. Police officers who want to access a home, business or vehicle often need a warrant to legally search. When they arrive to conduct the search, they must present the person subject to the search...
Spending the day out on a boat with friends often involves drinking. If you’re the one operating a boat, however, joining in (even if it’s just a beer or two) can have serious consequences. Boating under the influence (BUI) is against the law every bit as much as...
Public health crises sometimes call for bold measures. Lawmakers in state legislatures across the country – including here in Maryland – have determined that one way to curb the crisis of fatal drug overdoses is to encourage those who are with a person who appears to...
Being pulled over by a police officer is a stressful experience. If you have an encounter of this kind, one of the first things you may want to know is why you were stopped. There are a variety of reasons, one of which is reasonable suspicion of impaired driving....
Hundreds of different behaviors are illegal in Maryland. Engaging in conduct that leads to the injury or death of another person is a serious criminal offense. Violent crimes carry some of the harshest penalties out of any offenses prosecuted in Maryland. Those...
Police officers use searches and seizures to find and collect evidence associated with criminal acts. In many cases, they are legally required have a warrant to conduct a search or seize evidence on private property. But, that’s not always the case. There are...