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Former Baltimore Ravens Cheerleader Sentenced in Sexual Assault Case

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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