Many policymakers are debating whether the so-called war on drugs in the United States that has been going on continuously for more than 40 years, has produced its intended results. Many drug users have changed their drug of choice to prescription painkillers rather...
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Month: July 2012
Man apparently falsely charged of domestic violence
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jul 23, 2012 | Domestic Violence
In a neighboring state of Maryland, the mother of a 9-year old son allegedly accused the father of the boy of domestic violence. It now appears that such allegations were false.The assistant prosecutor in the case was quoted as saying that "significant evidence" was...
Woman accused of smashing into cruiser while driving drunk
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jul 20, 2012 | Drunk Driving
When someone is involved in an accident, one of the first things that Maryland police will consider is whether the driver has been drinking and driving. Employing a field sobriety test can offer the police a possible insight into the state of mind of the driver....
Maryland men accused of sawing up light pole
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jul 9, 2012 | Theft & Property Crimes
Maryland State Police arrested two individuals for attempting to steal a light pole. The men were arrested in Glen Burnie, which is about forty miles east of Rockville.The light pole was located on Interstate 695. The two men were allegedly using a power inverter...
U.S. Supreme court rules on juveniles and life without parole
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jul 2, 2012 | Parole & Probation
In a ruling that will have ramifications for the juvenile criminal system in Maryland, the United States Supreme Court abolished any mandatory life sentences for juveniles without parole. However, individual judges could still sentence a juvenile to life without...