Say that you’re driving home after work one evening when you see a DUI checkpoint on the road ahead of you. You know that these checkpoints are legal, and you also know that arriving at the checkpoint means you have to listen to the instructions from the police...
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Month: January 2023
Why do people give false confessions?
For years, groups like the Innocence Project have been tracking exonerations in the United States. Because of the way that we can now use DNA evidence, it has been possible to release people who were falsely convicted. You do see stories about this every so often, so...
Do you have a duty to retreat in Maryland?
If someone threatens you or assaults you, Maryland law does allow you to defend yourself. In fact, self-defense is a very common reason for what would otherwise be aggressive behaviors. In many altercations, one person will legitimately claim that they did not...
Is intoxication ever a viable defense against theft charges?
Legal trouble is not something you ever want to face, but some offenses are worse than others. For example, a conviction for theft can lead to incarceration and expensive fines. Those who were drunk or incapacitated at the time of the alleged theft often wonder if...
