If you were arrested in Maryland, you may be able to get out of jail on your own recognizance. This is also called “personal recognizance” or “OR release.” It allows some defendants to be released without paying money to post bond. This is particularly helpful for people who don’t have the money saved back for [Read More]

If you are stopped by the police without reasonable suspicion, you may have a claim for false imprisonment or wrongful detention. A traffic stop is a seizure of your person and is subject to the Fourth Amendment’s requirement that such seizures be reasonable. If officers did not have reasonable suspicion, any evidence obtained as a [Read More]

With the recent rise of publicity surrounding cases of police brutality across the country, many people are wondering what to do if it happens to them. You may be able to use police brutality as a defense to certain charges like resisting arrest or assault against a law enforcement officer if the following are true. [Read More]

Maryland criminal law is challenging to navigate and our clients have many questions about the legal process after being arrested for a crime. One of the most commonly asked is what attorneys use to select jury members and if clients can “weigh in” on who they think ought to serve. Keep reading to find out [Read More]

There are a variety of different ways an attorney might defend you after being arrested for a crime. They may argue that you’re actually innocent, or that you committed the crime in self-defense. Or, they may suggest that inappropriate actions by police or lab technicians resulted in tainted evidence that cannot be used against you. [Read More]

Have you been arrested for operating a boating accident under the influence of alcohol or drugs? If you have, you could face severe consequences and your driver’s license may be affected. Continue reading to better understand your rights when you are arrested for Boating Under the Influence (BUI). What is Boating Under the Influence (BUI)? [Read More]

When a law enforcement officer charges someone in Maryland for operating under the influence (OUI), the apprehended driver may face serious penalties and perhaps even time in jail. More common, however, is a suspension of the offender’s driver’s license. It may be a sensible policy choice to keep people off the road if they have [Read More]

Is Driving After Smoking Marijuana Legal?  Most people understand the fact that cannabis is not the same as alcohol when it comes to intoxication. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that people who use marijuana are safe to drive.  Since cannabis legalization is still relatively new, the laws surrounding usage before driving and how much is [Read More]

How A DWI Stop Is Determined Police officers are trained to spot certain things when they pull someone over that indicates a person is likely drinking and driving. Even during what seems to be a normal traffic stop, law enforcement officials are looking for evidence that the driver is under the influence.  Below are just [Read More]

If you are pulled over and arrested for drinking and driving, you’re likely to face more criminal charges than just a DWI. In many cases, police actively search out evidence that supports additional violations that can also be charged. Here are some of the more common charges that accompany a DWI charge and what you [Read More]