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  • 2023
    • July
      • When to Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer
      • Can I Get a DUI After Just One Drink?
    • May
      • How to Challenge Field Sobriety Tests and Breathalyzer Results in Maryland
      • What Happens in a Maryland Juvenile Court Case: Exploring the Legal Process
    • April
      • What to Expect During the DUI Arrest Process
      • How Does a Criminal Record Affect Your Future?
  • 2020
    • March
      • Coronavirus Update from Baltimore's State Attorney
      • Coronavirus update for Estate Planning
      • Coronavirus Update for Criminal Defendants
  • 2018
    • November
      • DUIs in Maryland: FAQ
    • July
      • Fatal Drug Overdoses Can Bring Serious Criminal Charges
      • What Constitutes Disorderly Conduct?
      • Is It Ok to Divide Your Estate Unevenly Among Your Adult Kids?
    • June
      • Why You Shouldn't Share Your Prescription Drugs
      • Maryland Man Charged with DUI, Not Having Interlock Device
      • Why Your Pets Should Be Included in Your Estate Plan
      • Driving with a Suspended License so You Can Work
      • Why Breathalyzer Results Aren't Always Accurate
      • Plan Your Defense Carefully When You Are Facing Theft Charges
      • 'Good Samaritan 911' Laws Are Designed to Help Overdose Victims
    • May
      • Why a Joint Will Probably Isn't Right for You
      • Don't Let Your Estate Plan Surprise Your Family When You're Gone
      • Can a Criminal Record Prevent You from Getting a Mortgage?
      • Can You Get in Trouble for Tailgating Another Driver?
      • What Are Some Possible Defenses for Underage Alcohol Possession?
      • How Is the End of a Trust Determined?
    • April
      • Maryland Man Charged with Preparing to Fly While Intoxicated
      • What You Should Understand About Attorney-Client Privilege
      • Smart Estate Planning Can Help Prevent Family Conflicts
      • Understanding Maryland's Gun Laws
      • Drug Experts Respond to Trump's Call for Executing Dealers
    • March
      • The Advantages of a Revocable Trust
      • When Can You Challenge a Person's Will?
      • Parents: Understand Your Child’s Drinking Risks in College
      • How a DUI Can Impact Your Career
      • Why Business Owners Need a Carefully Crafted Estate Plan
    • February
      • There Are Alternatives to Disinheriting a Child
      • What Is Bribery?
      • Explaining the 'Poor Man's Trust'
      • 3 Tips for Getting out of a Speeding Ticket
      • 3 Common Juvenile Crimes
      • How Do You Include Cryptocurrency in Your Estate Plan?
    • January
      • When Does Road Rage Become a Crime?
      • Why Is Perjury a Crime?
      • Maryland Trooper Lauded for Record Number of DUI Arrests
      • Attorney General's Stand on Marijuana Raises Concerns for Users
      • Why People Leave the Scene of an Accident
      • Salisbury Father, Son Facing Charges Involving Drug Trafficking
  • 2017
    • December
      • Can a Criminal Record Prevent You from Traveling Abroad?
      • What Should You Consider When Choosing an Executor?
      • Maryland Officers out in Force This Holiday Season
      • A DUI Brings Risks to Maryland College Students' Futures
      • A College DUI Can Be Costly in Many Ways
      • Can a Police Officer Ask Me to Log on to My Phone?
    • November
      • Baltimore Police Officers at Center of Drug Investigation
      • Should I Bring up Estate Planning over Thanksgiving?
      • Factors That Affect Your BAC
      • Defenses for Noise Violation Charges in Ocean City, Maryland
      • Understand Prosecutorial Overcharging Tactics
      • Woman Sent Back to Prison for Previous Drunk Driving Fatalities
    • October
      • Drug-Related Arrests Rose Last Year -- What's Next?
      • What Are Your Options When You Inherit a House?
      • 3 Tips for Reducing Your Road Rage
      • How Do Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Differ?
      • How Can You Help Avoid Contests to Your Estate Plan?
    • September
      • Make Your Final Wishes Known Outside of Your Estate Plan
      • Prince George's County Drops a Footballer Players DUI Charges
      • DUI Stops and Field Sobriety Tests
      • Who Gets the Insurance Money After a Simultaneous Death?
      • Incentive Trusts Can Help Protect Your Children from Themselves
      • Maryland Justice Reinvestment Act
    • August
      • Baltimore Dealing with Multiple Body Cam 'Re-Enactments'
      • Why Your Kids Might Not Want Things You Intend to Leave Them
      • What Happens When You Die Without a Will in Maryland?
      • How Accurate Are Breathalyzers?
      • Penalties for Drugged Driving in Maryland
      • Maryland Man Facing 40-Year Sentence as 'Volume Dealer'
      • Man Facing Charges After Going off Maryland Bridge
    • July
      • Considerations When Setting up a Special Needs Trust
      • Prosecutors Seek More Manpower to Process Body Camera Videos
      • Penalties for Maryland’s Repeat DUI Offenders
      • What Constitutes Illegal Search?
      • What New Parents Need to Include in Their Estate Plans
      • Has Recreational Marijuana Legalization Increased Car Crashes?
    • June
      • Holidays Don't Mean You Get a Free Drunk Driving Pass
      • Why Remarriage Requires an Updated Estate Plan
      • Dui Driver Who Doesn't Appear at Sentencing Hearing Gets 50 Years
      • What Does Disorderly Conduct Mean According to Maryland Law?
      • Giving the Kids a Bargain on Your Home
    • May
      • Setting up an Incentive Trust
      • Will Justice Department Changes Impact Maryland Drug Sentencing?
      • What Happens If You Leave the Scene of a Car Accident in Maryland
      • Maryland's Drug Offenders Need Treatment, Not Incarceration
      • How Can You Avoid a Charge of Resisting Arrest?
      • What Are Status Offenses in Maryland?
      • Marylanders May Face Multiple Estate Taxes Plus Inheritance Taxes
    • April
      • Protecting Your Child with a Special Needs Trust
      • Salisbury Mother and Daughter Arrested on Drug Charges
      • At College but Under 21? Think Twice Before Drinking
      • Your Estate Plan Can Make Decisions Easier After Your Death
      • Consequences for Shoplifting Can Be Serious
      • Using Your Estate Plan to Leave a Legacy
      • Would Law Targeting Slower Drivers Lead to Fewer Aggressive Drivers?
    • March
      • Federal Prosecutions at 20-Year Low, but That's About to Change
      • Estate Planning Is More Important Than Ever for Same-Sex Couples
      • Jeff Sessions Is Confirmed as Attorney General
      • Pleading Guilty, the Strategy
      • A Trust Can Save Your Child's Inheritance in a Divorce
      • Consequences of Refusing the Breath Test
      • Tips to Getting an Excellent Criminal Defense
    • February
      • Maryland Officer Facing Charges of DUI in Police Cruiser -- Again
      • Everything You Should Know About Estate Planning
      • Mexican Wall May Not Keep out Drug Traffickers
      • When and How Does a Trust End?
      • Maryland’s Strict Gun Ownership Laws Draws Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court
      • How Your Drug Charge Could Be Expunged
      • How a Criminal Defense Attorney Could Expunge Your Criminal Charge
    • January
      • Is Violation of Parole Itself a Crime?
  • 2016
    • December
      • Maryland Troopers' Year-End Focus: Drunk Driving
      • Traffic Violations: Outcomes More Ominous Than Many People Expect
      • How Does Maryland's Sexual Offender Registry Work?
    • November
      • When Your Child Is Caught Shoplifting
      • 10-Point Police Blotter: What to Tell Your Kids
      • Know Your Options for Assault and Battery Defenses
      • Piece Together a Defense Based on Evidence
    • October
      • Choices in Criminal Trials Must Be Made with a Clear Head
      • Maryland Patients Still Waiting on Medical Marijuana
      • Know Your Options Before Your Arraignment
      • Know What to Look for in Criminal Justice Cases
    • September
      • Impaired Driving Can Lead to Serious Criminal Charges
      • Marijuana Possession Can Mean a Fine or More
      • We're Not Living in the Brave New Marijuana World, Yet
      • Serious Criminal Charges Demand a Serious Defense
    • August
      • Second-Degree Murder Charges Deal with the Mental State
      • The Problem of Resisting Arrest
      • Fighting Against Drunk Driving Charges
      • Inmate Facing Murder Charge After Cellmate Dies of Trauma
      • Maryland Struggles for Answers to Wave of Opioid Overdoses
      • What Should I Know About Jury Trials in Criminal Cases?
      • Employ a Customized Defense Against DUI Charges
    • July
      • Criminal Law Myths You Should Know Today
      • Drunk Driving Laws Are Changing in Maryland Due to Noah's Law
      • 2 Former Housing Employees Face Criminal Charges
      • Supreme Court Ruling Will Likely Alter Drunk Driving Cases
    • June
      • Man Returns from Overseas to Discover He Has Active Warrants Here
      • Don't Let a DUI Ruin Your Summer Fun
      • Is Marijuana Possession a Civil Offense?
      • What Are Some Important Points in a DUI Traffic Stop?
      • Witness Accounts Can Vary in Violent Crime Cases
    • May
      • What Is the Difference Between Innocent and Not Guilty?
      • Think About DUI Penalties Before Driving Drunk
      • Important Facts Regarding Employee Theft
      • Drunk Driving Research Shows Important Points
    • April
      • Prescription Drugs Can Lead to Criminal Charges
      • Even People on Vacation Might Face Criminal Charges
      • Police Officer Who Slapped Kid Has Some Charges Dismissed
      • What Should I Know About Child Abuse Charges?
    • March
      • Life Effects of Criminal Arrests Might Start Right Away
      • What Is Perjury in a Criminal Case?
      • Reasonable Suspicion and Probable Cause in a DUI Stop
    • February
      • Options to Avoid Jail Are Often Possible in Drunk Driving Cases
      • What Entities Are Part of the Criminal Justice System?
      • Convictions for Violent Crimes Can Have Harsh Penalties
      • What Are Controlled Substances and How Are They Divided?
    • January
      • What Does It Mean to Face Drug Paraphernalia Charges?
      • Criminal Defense Options Must Consider Local Court Procedures
      • State's Attorney Pushing for Changes in Criminal Justice System
      • Investigating the Prosecution's Case Against You Is Critical
  • 2015
    • December
      • What Is Identity Theft? Why Is It Such a Serious Crime?
      • Exercise Your Rights When You Are Being Questioned or Charged
      • Former Court Commissioner Facing 2 Charges Related to Upskirting
      • What Are the Penalties for Marijuana Charges in Maryland?
      • Legal Concepts Around Forgetting to Return Borrowed Items
    • November
      • Arson Charges Are Serious Felonies That Require a Solid Defense
      • Avoiding DUI Charges That Might Ruin Your Holiday
      • Take a Strong Stand Against Kidnapping Charges in Maryland
      • Federal Agent Found Guilty of Assaulting Teenager
    • October
      • Consider the Facts of the DUI Case When Exploring Defense Options
      • What Is the Per Se Law for Drunk Driving in Maryland?
      • Cocaine Charges in Maryland Have Harsh Penalties
      • What Are the Penalties for Heroin Convictions in Maryland?
    • September
      • Our Experience with the Criminal Justice System Can Help You
      • How Do Plea Deals Help to Resolve Criminal Cases?
      • Plea Agreement in Ex-Bishop's Case Made Day Before Trial
      • You Have Certain Rights That Extend Beyond Sentencing
      • Fight Back Against White Collar Crime Charges
    • August
      • What Are Some Examples of White Collar Crimes?
      • Non-Profits Accused of Misusing Grant Money for Weatherization
      • Illegal Searches Might Provide a Defense Strategy Option
      • You Should Consider All the Options for DUI Defense
    • July
      • What Does It Mean If I'm Classified as a Repeat DUI Offender?
      • Being Released on Your Own Recognizance Is a Big Responsibility
      • Trooper Arrested for Sex Offense and Handgun Charge
    • June
      • Harassment Is Very Serious and Can Lead to Criminal Charges
      • Fight Back Against Violent Crime and Gun Crime Charges
      • What Should I Know About a Rape Charge?
    • May
      • Former Councilwoman Gets Plea Deal on Theft Charges
      • How Does a Plea Bargain Affect My Criminal Justice Case?
      • Understand the Laws and Consequences for Drug Charges
      • Can I Get a Passport If I Have a Criminal Record?
      • Arrested Protesters in Baltimore Go Free, Charges Still Possible
    • April
      • How Can Genetic Material Be Used in a Criminal Case?
      • What Is a Defense Strategy?
      • Aggravated Assault Is a Serious Criminal Charge
    • March
      • Maryland Man Faces Several Charges After Ramming Police Cruiser
      • DUI Defense and Loss of Driver's License Defense in Maryland
      • Restrictions on Maryland Drivers' License After DUI Conviction
      • Fighting Criminal Charges for Maryland Vacationers
    • February
      • 'Peeping Tom' Charges Placed Against Maryland Bar Owner
      • Inaccurate Breath Tests Might Lead to DUI Charges
      • Breathalyzer Calibration Can Impact a Drunk Driving Case
      • Destruction of Property Can Result in Incarceration in Maryland
    • January
      • What Is a Graffiti Charge in Maryland?
      • What Is Second-Degree Murder in Maryland?
      • Attorney General Limits the Authority of State and Local Police to Seize Assets
      • What Is Voluntary Manslaughter in Maryland?
      • What Are Some Sentencing Factors in Maryland?
      • Billionaire Spends Millions on Criminal Defense, Calls for Change
  • 2014
    • December
      • Fight Against Drunk Driving Charges to Minimize the Effects
      • Don't Let a DWI or DUI Ruin Your Holiday Celebrations
      • 9 People Face Drug Charges, 1 Is a Pregnant Maryland Woman
      • Drug Trafficking and Distribution Charges
    • November
      • Qualifications and Processes for Expungements in Maryland
      • What Is Statutory Rape in Maryland?
      • Ex-Ravens Cheerleader Charged with Violent Crimes Against Teen
      • Retail Theft Isn't Limited Only to Leaving with Unpaid Items
    • October
      • What Are Drug Possession Charges in Maryland?
      • 9 People Face Federal Drug Charges After Sting
      • Expungements Might Help Some People Forward
      • Child Pornography in the Age of the Internet
      • Assault and Battery Charges Call for Tough Defense Strategies
    • September
      • The Fine Line Between Assault and Battery Charges
      • What Are Drunk Driving Consequences in Maryland?
      • DUI and DWI: 2 Different Charges in Maryland
      • Property Charges in Maryland Could Be a Misunderstanding
    • August
      • Wicomico Sheriff's Deputies Arrest Hebron Man for Assault
      • Maryland Man Allegedly Hits Parked Car, Faces DUI Charge
      • Oxycodone and Other Items Lead to Drug Charges for Man
      • Maryland Police to Start Campaign Called Checkpoint Strikeforce
      • Maryland Man Gets 18 Years for Assault and Kidnapping
    • July
      • DUI Charges for Woman Who Hit 2 Bicyclists in Maryland
      • Marijuana Possession in Small Amounts Not Criminal Act
      • Police in Maryland Asking for Information About Shooting
      • Police Chief in Maryland Arrested on Suspected DUI
    • June
      • Maryland Juvenile Detainees Face Extreme Hardships
      • Options Are Available for Those Facing Drug Charges in Maryland
      • Woman Pleads Guilty to Murder That Was Part of Armed Robbery
      • Police Targeting Public Intoxication in Ocean City, Maryland
      • No Attorney Needed to Take Breath Test During DWI Stop
      • Huge Mandatory Fines in Maryland for Transporting Untaxed Cigarettes
    • May
      • Doctor Expected to Plead Guilty to Drug Charges
      • Maryland Man Faces Charges After Driving into News Station
      • Chief Arrests Driver for DWI After Helping Change Tire
      • Maryland Man Gets 10 Years for Burglary at Country Clubs
      • Man Accused of Theft Gets 20 Years with 17 Suspended
    • April
      • A Second Chance at Teen Court for Juvenile Offenses
      • Use of DNA Once Again Questioned by Criminal Defense Experts
      • Casino: Surveillance System Identifies Robbery Defendant
      • Man Accused of Marijuana Possession After Pot Found in Underwear
    • March
      • Man Accused of Shooting Officer Had History of Violent Crime
      • Self-Checkout at Wal-mart Results in More Theft Charges
      • Designated Driver at Alcohol Panel Charged with DWI
      • Lawmakers Consider Penalties for Violent Crimes in Front of Kids
      • Law Would Criminalize Distracted Driving Traffic Offenses
    • February
      • First Cases of Casino Chip Theft Crimes Surface in Maryland
      • Are Miranda Rights Required During an Arrest?
      • Maryland Man Convicted of Violent Crimes After Shooting Trial
      • Burglaries in Ocean City, Maryland
      • Constructive Possession of Drugs in Maryland
      • Maryland Firearms Safety Act Case Scheduled for a Hearing
      • Maryland Doctor Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges, Avoids Jail Time
      • Maryland and Worcester County Lead Country in Marijuana Arrests
      • Judge Finds MacDonald Law Office Client Not Guilty of Dui
      • Man Mounts Criminal Defense Against Human Trafficking Charges
    • January
      • Maryland Court Considers DWI Drivers' Rights to Contact Attorneys
      • Women Accused of Violent Crime in 'Exorcism' Child Deaths
      • 18-Year-Old Accused of Burglary in Abingdon
      • Trio Arrested on Drug Charges for Heroin, Meth Distribution
      • Maryland Violent Crime Rates Still a Concern
  • 2013
    • December
      • Man Accused of Domestic Violence, Arson in 'Horrific' Blaze
      • Driver Facing DWI Charges After Allegedly Striking Building
      • Those Convicted of Gun Crimes Could Face Longer Sentences
      • Maryland Nonprofit Worker Admits to Taking $5.1M
    • November
      • Maryland Officers Accused of Jail Misconduct
      • Maryland Pair Accused of Drug Crimes at Daycare
      • Maryland Man Accused of Shooting 2 After Altercation
      • Maryland Legislator Gets Light Drunk Driving Sentence
    • October
      • Woman Accused of Working as Physician Assistant Without License
      • New Maryland Laws Concern Weapon and Drug Charges
      • Retroactive Application of Sex Offender Registration Reversed
      • Doing the Right Thing Gets Maryland Teen in Alcohol Trouble
      • Former Insurance Agent Accused of Stealing from Client
      • Charges Against Brothers Dismissed After 25 Years
    • September
      • Baltimore Arrest of Parent Protester at Town-Hall Meeting
      • Charges Dismissed Concerning Man Accused of Assaulting an Officer
      • Conspiracy Allegations Result in Seizure of Airplane and Property
      • Breath Tests and DUI in Maryland
      • Maryland Woman Charged in Federal Court with Embezzlement
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