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New Prescription Drug Monitoring Law Now in Effect
While illegal drugs have been a scourge on society for decades, more and more lawmakers are focusing on a different type of drug abuse: prescription drug abuse. In 2017, 18 million Americans admitted to misusing prescription drugs at least once in the previous year. In 2017, more than 17,000 Americans died from overdosing on… Read More »
Coast Guard Lieutenant Faces Weapons, Drug Charges
Weapons and drugs are two things that can be deadly. They are threats to society and as a result, those who are accused of crimes involving drugs and weapons can face serious criminal charges. A Coast Guard Lieutenant from Maryland recently pled guilty to gun and drug charges after he was accused of stockpiling… Read More »
Westminster Man Punches Woman in Face, Faces Assault Charges
Men are often taught from a young age to never hit women. Not only is it rude and disrespectful, but it’s also illegal, as one Maryland man found out. The 40-year-old man from West Main Street was arrested on August 28 after punching a woman in the face the day before. The man has… Read More »
Maryland Man Arrested for Child Porn Possession and Distribution
Child porn crimes have become more prominent in the past decade. Now, it seems as though these crimes are popping up everywhere. People of all ages and from all walks of life are engaging in these crimes and police are on their tails. They are doing what they can to prosecute child porn users…. Read More »
Prenuptial Agreements on the Rise, Thanks to Millennials
When you think of prenuptial agreements, you may think of millionaires or celebrities coercing their future spouses into signing a document. You might think that the couple doesn’t really love each other and the marriage is just based on money. Prenuptial agreements are no longer just for the rich. In a recent survey conducted… Read More »
New Research Shows Fathers Favored in Child Custody Battles
If you were asked which parent you thought was favored in child custody cases, you would probably say the mother. That’s the way it has been forever. Mothers have always been regarded by the courts as the more nurturing parents, while fathers have been the workers, the ones providing for their families. Believe it… Read More »
Are Parents of Disabled Children More Likely to Divorce?
Former governor of Alaska Sarah Palin and her husband, Todd, recently filed for divorce. While this may not exactly be a shocker to those who found her and her spouse incompatible due to their opposite personalities, many parents of children with disabilities were heartbroken because they looked to the couple as inspiration. They wanted… Read More »
Personality Traits That Can Make Divorce More Likely
The current divorce rate is under 50%. There are many reasons why couples fail to stay married, but why are some couples more likely to divorce? It has to do with personality types. Your spouse may be the nicest person in the world, but there are some personality traits that can doom a marriage,… Read More »
Maryland Man Faces Charges for Attempting to Rob Gas Station
Gas stations are not always safe places. While everyone has to go to the gas station from time to time to put gas in their car, these places are prone to robberies and other crimes. A Maryland man was recently arrested after attempting to rob Carroll Mart on the morning of September 19. The… Read More »
Maryland Wrestling Coach Arrested on Child Porn Charges
Teachers, coaches and others who work with children are often held to higher standards than other people and professions. It can be devastating for parents, students and others in the community to learn that a sports coach is engaging in child porn. This was recently the case in Maryland. A 2017 investigation has led… Read More »