How Did We Get Here? Domestic Violence charges often stem from miscommunications and heated arguments.  Who started the argument or issue becomes irrelevant to you when you feel the cold and oppressive handcuffs on your wrists. All you can think about is how this will change your life.  The only thing you can focus on is [Read More]

Maryland Driving School: What You Need To Know If you’ve been charged with drinking and driving, you may need to attend a DWI school as part of your penalty if you are found guilty. You may be unsure of what to expect or what you will learn at DWI school. Here’s what you need to [Read More]

With the holidays comes a lot of fun with family and friends, and that often includes adult beverages. DUI arrests rise significantly during Christmas and New Year’s, and police officers are out and about looking for any possible sign of a drunk driver. Unfortunately, many holiday DUI arrests are made in error. Here’s what you [Read More]

In the state of Maryland, you automatically give consent to have your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) tested when requested by a police officer when you receive your driver’s license. This is considered implied consent and is generally the case in all U.S. states. While you can technically refuse a BAC test — either a breathalyzer [Read More]

Being stopped under the suspicion of driving while intoxicated is a frightening enough experience without a child in the car. If you do have a child in the car and you are arrested for a DWI, the situation becomes much worse. Not only are you scrambling to have someone pick up your child while you’re [Read More]

Field sobriety tests are commonly used by police officers to determine if a person has been driving under the influence of alcohol. When asked by an officer to get out of the vehicle and perform field sobriety tests, most people oblige. But are you legally required to in Maryland? Here’s what you should know about [Read More]

No one wants to have a criminal record follow them around for the rest of their lives. A criminal record can affect your ability to get a job, get a loan or credit card, or even apply for apartment rentals. In some cases, you may be able to get your record expunged, or “erased” from [Read More]

During a DWI arrest, emotions run high. It’s normal to be frightened, upset, and even angry. You may wonder what to do next. Unfortunately, many people make critical mistakes after they are arrested for drinking and driving that affect their case later on. Here are the top three mistakes people are most likely to make [Read More]

According to the Maryland State Police, an automobile is stolen every 45 minutes. Owners of half of all stolen vehicles left their keys inside the car, and owners of over half (60%) of all stolen vehicles left their doors unlocked. A staggering 95% of all stolen vehicles had no anti-theft devices. In Maryland, auto theft [Read More]

Earlier this month, Maryland General Assembly a bill that allows prosecutors to drudge up the past of accused sex offenders and use it as evidence against them during trial. The Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act would enable prosecutors to take “sexually assaultive behavior” and submit it to the court 90 days prior to trial. Although [Read More]