If you’re in an abusive relationship, imagine that you decide to end it by calling the police during a domestic incident. Ten minutes later, two officers are at your door, and you let them in, happy someone is on your side. However, your partner then blames you for...
The internet is full of gadgets that say they can help you avoid trouble with the police while driving. There are things to prevent a camera from taking a clear photo of your license plate to devices that warn of speed traps to personal Breathalyzers that tell you...
It is understandable that retailers want to stop people from taking things from their stores without paying. However, many feel they are going too far and infringing people’s civil liberties in the process. The use of facial recognition in stores and malls is rising....
If someone accuses you of domestic violence, it is crucial to understand what that means. Just because you have never laid a finger on your partner does not mean you could not face charges. There are several groups of people that could make accusations of domestic...
Depending on the crime you were convicted of, you may be able to apply for parole after serving some of your sentence. The chance to regain your freedom after spending time behind bars is not automatic, so it is crucial to understand how the process works. Parole...
Drunk driving can result in two charges in Maryland. Driving under the influence (DUI) is used for drivers with more alcohol in their system than driving while impaired (DWI), and it carries more severe consequences. Yet both are considered serious offenses, and you...
Getting a criminal record will change your life more than you realize. In fact, it will affect your life more than most people realize. If you ask people what happens when someone is convicted of a crime, they might reply with something like, “You do the crime, you do...
Being accused of stealing can come as a shock. Yet each year, many people face charges theft charges out of the blue. You may have an item on you, but that does not mean you committed a crime. Perhaps someone else put the thing in your bag or car. Maybe it got there...
When someone makes an accusation of domestic violence, most people will assume they have a good reason. If someone accuses you, the authorities, even friends and family, may believe there is truth to the matter and look to confirm their suspicions. How you act in the...
The Maryland Ignition Interlock Program got its start in 1989, and since then, it was expanded to include more drivers in 2011 with the Drunk Driving Reduction Act. It was then again expanded in 2016 under Noah’s Law. Ignition interlock programs can offer drivers who...
