In Annapolis and the nearby areas of Maryland, most people are generally aware of the laws related to driving under the influence. They will also understand that people under the age of 21 who are caught drinking and driving will face charges under the state’s “Zero...
Annapolis Criminal Law Blog
Take Maryland traffic citations seriously
Maryland traffic offenses can be more than a minor inconvenience or payment of a small fine. These offenses can take away rights that allow you to travel or, in some cases, lead to a jail sentence. Major violations There are two types of traffic violations under...
Penalties and defenses for forgery and identity theft
If a person is accused of forgery or identity theft, he or she can face serious penalties. Forgery occurs when a person intends to defraud another person. He or she makes or uses a document and represents that it was signed or made by another person. Identity theft...
How does a breathalyzer measure blood alcohol content
One the most popular tools for enforcing Maryland’s drunk driving law is the breathalyzer, a device that can measure the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood stream – known as blood alcohol content or BAC – by taking a sample of the person’s breath. If a person...
Can police search my vehicle for drugs?
Many Maryland drivers have been stopped by police officers for speeding, running a stop sign, or violating other traffic laws. Sometimes, a seemingly routine traffic stop can quickly turn into a drug arrest and drug charges if the officer searches your vehicle and...
Crafting a defense strategy when facing drug charges in Maryland
If there is one thing that people in Maryland who face drug charges have in common it is that the potential consequences for a conviction are serious. From misdemeanor charges on up, having a conviction for a drug offense on your record can be a burden that might seem...
How can you prepare a criminal defense strategy?
It is easy to forget that in America an arrest is not the same as a conviction. Why? Well, because anytime someone is arrested the perception of that person, typically, becomes one associated with guilt. After all, some might think, why would there have been an arrest...
Theft and consequences
Thefts are very common in U.S. cities. Sadly, when a theft occurs, the damage often goes beyond the loss of property. In many cases, there is also collateral damage. With every action, there is a consequence. Under Maryland law, a person convicted of theft of...
One can lose a drivers’ license before a conviction
We often speak about DUIs and DWIs on this blog. Indeed, last week, we spoke about how one can lose their license if one is convicted for drunk driving. However, if one fails an alcohol test or refuse to take one, drivers can still lose their license. Wait, one can...
People convicted of a drunk driving offense will lose license
People have many responsibilities when they are driving their vehicles in Maryland. They must pay attention to the road and avoid distractions. They must follow the traffic laws such as the speed limits, signal their turns, stop at stop lights and stop signs, drive...