Yearly Archives: 2017
Establishing Paternity in Maryland
Establishing a child’s paternity is important for many reasons. It ensures the child can foster and build a relationship with both his…
Maryland Separation Agreements
Drawing up a marital separation agreement on your own is a risky choice. Without knowledge of your legal rights, the agreement can…
Peace Orders – Protecting Yourself from Abuse Outside the Home
If you have been a victim of abuse, you should seek protection from your abuser. There are two types of protective orders…
Internet Crimes are Complex, Complicated Matters
The widespread use of the internet has come with tremendous advantages. The ability to have information so readily accessible saves time and…
Another body camera fiasco leads to dozens of dismissals
In an earlier blog post, we discussed the deplorable state of affairs that caused Baltimore prosecutors to drop dozens of criminal cases…
The Full Truth About The Miranda Warning
Most people in Maryland have heard of the Miranda warning or the Miranda rights. It is a warning that is comprised of…
Sex offender registry unconstitutional for some, court rules
Ruling has led to hundreds of names being removed from registry A ruling by the Maryland Court of Appeals has called into…
Exhaustion, confessions and wrongful convictions: A study
A new study finds that sleep deprived suspects are far more likely to agree to a false confession than their well slept…
Can police body cameras contribute to fewer altercations?
Many authorities claim that using body cameras has positive effects for police and civilians. Some officers in Maryland have begun testing the…
Can convicted sex offenders use social media?
Some states do limit a sex offenders access to social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, but is this restriction appropriate? Maryland,…
Can police use cellphone data to determine your location? SCOTUS to decide
The Supreme Court will hear a case questioning whether or not police need a warrant to search the location of an individual…
Field sobriety tests aren’t always accurate
Field sobriety tests are commonly used among law enforcement to catch drunk drivers, but their accuracy has been disputed. Now that school…
What happens after a Maryland driver refuses to take a breath test?
After refusing a breath test, drivers have a certain period of time to request a hearing and defend why their license should…
Bill proposes stricter ignition interlock laws for MD drunk drivers
A new bill in Maryland would require all drivers convicted of drinking and driving to use an ignition interlock device. According to…
Three common defenses to drunk driving charges in Maryland
Those facing DUI charges have options. Getting charged with driving under the influence (DUI) is an intimidating occurrence. Those who find themselves…
Counties throughout Maryland increase sobriety checkpoints for holidays
Field sobriety checkpoints were deemed legal by the Supreme Court in 1990. Maryland officials are planning on using these checkpoints during the…
Maryland may soon have some of the toughest DUI laws
A bill that would expand Maryland’s ignition interlock program to all DUI offenders has passed the House of Delegates. The Maryland House…
Studies show breath tests are not always accurate
Breath test devices may not always give accurate BAC results, which could result in an erroneous DUI conviction. Although having a few…
Factors that affect blood alcohol content level
There are many different factors that can affect how quickly a person’s blood alcohol content rises after drinking alcohol. In Maryland, and…
Maryland legislatures update family law, remove mandatory wait time
A new law allows certain couples to get a divorce without having to fulfill the mandatory one year separation requirement. Realizing that…
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