People in the Annapolis area may think nothing of having a drink or two at a backyard barbecue, happy hour or celebration. However, if they drive home from these events it is possible that they may soon find themselves being pulled over by the police on suspicion of...
Year: 2020
More than 20 indicted in alleged drug ring
While much enforcement of drug laws is directed at users and small-scale dealers, the authorities are always looking to break up large networks of illegal drug trafficking. When police go after these networks, they often arrest dozens of people, some of whom may be...
Understanding your Sixth Amendment rights
Some of the most important protections for people accused of crimes can be found under the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Part of the Bill of Rights, the Sixth Amendment is the cornerstone of criminal defense in our criminal justice system. The Sixth...
Woman arrested for DUI, traffic violations and child abuse
In Maryland, people who are arrested for drunk driving will face potentially serious penalties If those charges are accompanied by other allegations such as child abuse, driving drunk with a child in the vehicle, traffic offenses and more, the situation can escalate...
Field sobriety test results don’t guarantee a conviction
It has happened to a lot of motorists in Maryland. They look in their rearview mirror only to see flashing blue and red lights. Their heart skips a beat, they stop, and they’re approached by an officer who subsequently accuses them of drunk driving. The ramification...