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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…
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”? Well, many colleges across the nation are now implementing affirmative consent standards in an attempt…
According to the statistics from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, there were 1,810 total arrests for offenses against the family and children in Maryland in 2019. Under Maryland law, a person may be arrested and charged with domestic violence for committing a crime – including assault, false imprisonment, stalking, child abuse, or causing serious bodily harm – against…
According to statistics from the Prison Policy Initiative, there are about 83,000 distinctive jail admissions in Maryland every year. Incarceration remains the most common punishment option for defendants convicted of a crime in the Old Line State. The purpose of imprisonment is to protect society against crime while depriving the offender of their liberty. Regardless, there are other alternative sentencing…
The Child Protective Services, or CPS, investigates every case they receive. Some of the reports that come to them are false, but they still have the obligation to investigate. There are instances where they may decide not to investigate a case, especially where a child is not in any danger. If the agent does not believe there is neglect or…
So you are visiting someone in jail. Or perhaps, your friend or family member has been arrested and is now in custody at the local detention center. If this occurs to you, it is likely that you will call them up using the jail phone system. The bad news about calling up a detainee is that there are limitations on…
“Stet” is a Latin word that means “to stand still.” It’s usually used in legal contexts to indicate that a judge will not change a court order. The stet docket is a dormant docket, and if your case is sent to it, you are effectively dismissed from that point forward. If you are placed on the stet for a year,…
Statistics from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program indicate that there were 18,160 total DUI arrests in Maryland in 2019. In the State of Maryland, it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. An offender convicted of driving under the influence may be facing devastating penalties, such as a lengthy jail…
After you’ve been arrested or otherwise charged with a crime, a million thoughts and emotions are usually racing through your mind. You know you need an attorney, but there are just so many to choose from. Which one is the one for you? First Step: Relax No matter which avenue of defense you choose, or which attorney you hire to…
Being convicted of a crime is no laughing matter. Many crimes carry heavy sentences, some of which you may not want to serve for various personal reasons. It’s worth looking at options that are available to you that can help you reduce your sentence when you know that you are facing a guilty plea and there’s very little wiggle room…