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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Maryland Court of Appeals acknowledges rights of ‘de facto’ parents

The Maryland Court of Appeals has acknowledged the custody and visitation rights of “de facto” parents who lack status as legal or…

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The Conover v. Conover case’s potential impact on de facto parent laws

De facto parents previously involved in a marriage may be viewed as legal parents in Maryland following a recent court ruling. A…

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New Maryland law aims to decriminalize marijuana

Up until recently, people convicted for possession of marijuana in Maryland could face strict penalties, including imprisonment of up to one year…

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Maryland bill proposes expunging marijuana criminal records

Bill would apply to people convicted of possession prior to decriminalization In October of last year Maryland decriminalized minor marijuana possession, meaning…

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