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June 29, 2022
If you're convicted of drug possession, you may immediately assume that you'll get jail time. Unfortunately, spending time in jail doesn't offer any support when you're struggling with addiction. If you're charged with a drug crime, there are ways to get access to treatment instead of spending time behind bars.
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Getting arrested for a DUI is scary. Even if you know your rights and can fight your case, you're going to have to deal with the cops. Here are some common mistakes people make when getting arrested for a DUI.
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Although driving under influence is illegal in all states, those driving commercial motor vehicles will face stricter standards than drivers operating personal vehicles. You are considered to drive under influence if you are mentally impaired to drive or your blood alcohol content is 0.08% or more. For drivers of commercial vehicles, however, your blood alcohol level should be less than 0.04%.
Read MoreMarch 29, 2022
When a defendant is charged with a crime, they are given the opportunity to have their case heard by a jury. If possible, defendants should insist on going to trial because plea bargains are typically considered sub-optimal strategies when compared to the normally obtainable outcome in a criminal case.
Read MoreMarch 29, 2022
When it comes down to it, getting pulled over sucks. But you can make the situation even worse by saying the wrong thing. Police officers have heard all types of excuses in their careers.
Read MoreMarch 29, 2022
You probably don't want to hear it, but once you've been charged with a serious crime, the best thing you can do is hire an attorney. You might think you'd save money by handling your own case or that the consequences of being convicted aren't dire enough to warrant hiring a lawyer. Either way, you'll be wrong.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2022
In 2019, there were 4,737 incidents of violent crime in Baltimore County alone. Of these cases, some of those charged will be guilty, but others may have only been acting in self-defense. Perhaps you were the victim of domestic violence or were under assault from someone else.
Read MoreFeb. 25, 2022
When charged with a crime, you always look for the right attorney to represent you in court. The attorney that will represent you can either make you get reduced sentence and fair trial, or make you lose the case. As you look for an attorney, you need to ensure you get an experienced attorney who will give you the best representation in the courtroom.
Read MoreFeb. 25, 2022
If you’ve been pulled over for speeding or another moving violation, you’re probably wondering if fighting it is worth it in the long run. After all, with so many things to attend, the last thing you want is having to take time out of your day to contest a traffic violation. But here are several reasons it may be worth your while to fight back and dispute a moving violation.
Read MoreFeb. 25, 2022
When it comes to hookup culture and college life, it’s often difficult to tell when sexual consent has been obtained. At what point have you given consent? Are there times where you have declined, but your partner still continues, and you “consented by not objecting”?
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