According to a 2022 Forbes Advisor survey, Maryland drivers are more aggressive than drivers from some other states. The survey ranked Maryland as the seventh state with the most aggressive drivers in the U.S. Here are a few violations that are common among Maryland...
Sadly, drunk driving occurs quite frequently in the state of Maryland. This is bad for the victims of drunk driving accidents and drivers. Being convicted of this crime can lead to harsh penalties that can affect the rest of your life. Some of these penalties may...
Maryland police officers have many reasons why they pull someone over, including if they suspect someone is driving under the influence of alcohol. Someone who is caught driving while under the influence may be required to drive with an ignition interlock device. What...
Maybe you forgot your wallet before driving to the grocery store. This mistake seems benign, especially if it was an accident and you did not break any other traffic laws. But if you get caught driving without a license (DWOL), you can expect penalties that might be...
Most people are not happy to see a police officer at their door. Even if you have done nothing wrong, you may be hesitant to answer the door for the police who are knocking. Police officers cannot enter your home without a warrant in Maryland. They cannot get a...
Maryland has joined other states in reducing the criminal penalties for marijuana and allowing its recreational use. The legislature, at the very end of its session in April, also passed a bill that would likely reduce prosecutions for drug charges by prohibiting...
There are many different situations when people in Maryland have a drink or two. For the most part it is fine to drive after a drink, but there are times when people have more than one and still feel fine. In these situations people are risking being charged with a...
Receiving a traffic citation in Maryland is something you may have experienced in the past. You may have chosen to simply accept the citation and pay it. But there could come a time when you get a traffic ticket for something you believe you are not guilty of and...
Have you seen cameras on the highway lately? As cameras are increasingly being removed from highways for the purpose of enforcing speed limits, they are being replaced with license plate readers, much to the concern of many Americans as they capture license plates...
If you were arrested and accused of selling drugs, you likely know that you could potentially be in a lot of trouble. The penalties for a drug distribution conviction include fines and prison time. The harshness of these penalties depends in part on where you were...