Former Baltimore Ravens Cheerleader Sentenced in Sexual Assault Case
- posted: Nov. 11, 2015
Former Baltimore Ravens cheerleader Molly Shattuck was sentenced to spend every other weekend for the next two years in a work-release detention facility in Delaware. The 48-year-old woman pled guilty Read More
What are the Different Types of Misdemeanors?
- posted: Sep. 09, 2015
Depending on the severity of the offense, a crime could be classified as either a felony or a misdemeanor. Misdemeanors themselves have different classifications, as well. While all misdemeanors are Read More
What is the General Process for a Criminal Case?
- posted: Sep. 02, 2015
Although the specific procedures used in criminal courts may vary depending on the jurisdiction, the general process is usually the same. The following is a general outline of what you Read More
Maryland Man Sentenced in Case of Drug-Fueled, High-Speed Chase
- posted: Aug. 26, 2015
In September 2014, a 28-year-old man from Mechanicsville, Maryland was arrested after he reportedly led police on a high-speed chase while under the influence of drugs. Now he has been Read More
Major Drug Ring Uncovered in Harford County
- posted: Aug. 19, 2015
Two residents of Forest Hill were recently arrested after members of the Harford County Task Force discovered marijuana plants growing inside and outside of their home. The investigators also discovered Read More
Common Field Sobriety Tests Used During DUI Stops
- posted: Jul. 08, 2015
Field sobriety tests are the examinations law enforcement officers use to identify and arrest drivers suspected of operating their vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These tests Read More
New Bill Could Restore Voting Rights for Felons in Maryland
- posted: Jun. 24, 2015
Maryland could join a number of other states to make it easier for ex-felons to get their voting rights back. A new bill within the state would return voting rights Read More
Bishop Suffragan Asked to Resign While Fighting DUI Charges
- posted: Apr. 22, 2015
Heather Cook, Bishop Suffragan in the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, was officially asked to resign from her position as she faces charges of driving under the influence. The 58-year-old cook Read More
What are the Differences Between Felonies and Misdemeanors?
- posted: Mar. 04, 2015
Criminal charges are generally split into two main categories: felonies and misdemeanors. Other types of offenses, petty offenses, are usually just punishable by fines and have no jail time involved. Read More
Punishments Associated with DUI Offenses
- posted: Feb. 18, 2015
If a person is convicted of a DUI or DWI offense, there are a variety of penalties that they may face. These penalties depend on the number of offense that Read More
Michael Phelps Arrested on DUI Charges in Maryland
- posted: Dec. 24, 2014
Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps was recently arrested in Maryland on a charge of driving under the influence (DUI). Officials say that Phelps was driving with excessive speed and that Read More
DUI Offenders’ Right to Participate in Ignition Interlock Program
- posted: Oct. 15, 2014
Each year, approximately 24,000 people are arrested for driving under the influence in Maryland. For many people, this arrest is embarrassing and unexpected. First-time DUI offenders especially were often unaware Read More
“May Issue” Versus “Shall Issue” Concealed Carry Guns Laws
- posted: Jul. 30, 2014
In 2013, the Maryland Supreme Court refused to take up a case that challenged the current restrictions on concealed carry handgun permits. A District Court judge had ruled that these Read More
Arrests Made in Major D.C. Healthcare Fraud Scheme
- posted: Jul. 09, 2014
When accountants monitoring Medicaid home care claims in Maryland noticed a sharp increase from $40 million to $280 million since 2006, it sent up a red flag. The Federal Bureau Read More
What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident
- posted: Jun. 23, 2014
Being in an accident is a traumatic experience and no one really knows how they are going to react until they are in the middle of the chaos. Some people Read More
Does Blood Alcohol Testing During a Maryland DUI Traffic Stop Violate My Constitutional Rights?
- posted: Jun. 04, 2014
Many people believe that police blood alcohol testing practices blatantly flout the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. However, the Amendment permits these searches Read More