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- Fireworks: the Explosive Facts
- Naked Tanning
- Hit and Run Accidents
- Reflections and Resolutions
- Love and Marriage…and Prenuptial Agreements
- New Online Case Management Platform
- Beer and (Soccer) Balls
- Three Myths About Sobriety Checkpoints
- Driving High: Dangerous or Harmless?
- Employee Spotlight: Nancy Carey
- Streaming Movies: Is It Legal?
- Maryland Becomes Sixth State to Pass an Extreme Risk Protective Order
- Sexual Assault Charges Can Be Brought Years after an Alleged Offense
- Legal Loopholes Allow Convicted DUI Drivers to Circumvent Ignition Interlock Law
- Motor Vehicle Administration Hearings After a DWI/DUI Arrest
- Baltimore’s Homicide Rate Dips in 2018
- Expungement in Maryland
- False Accusations of Shoplifting Are More Common Than You Think
- What TV and Film Get Wrong about the Criminal Justice Process
- Baltimore Will No Longer Prosecute Possession of Marijuana Cases
- What Is a Federal DUI?
- U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against Excessive Fines & Property Seizures
- Justices Gorsuch and Sotomayor Are Fighting for Your Right to a Trial
- Traveling Internationally? That DUI Might Keep You Here in Maryland
- Is “Emoji Law” Actually a Thing?
- Questions & Answers About Assault Charges in Maryland
- Maryland’s Implied Consent Law for Suspicion of DUI
- New Maryland Bill Aims to Help Victims of Sex-Trafficking Expunge Their Criminal Records
- The Constitutional Right to Health Care that Only Prisoners Have
- What Is Due Process?
- Maryland’s Prison Populations Drops to a 30 Year Low
- How to Behave in Court
- Defenses to Field Sobriety Tests
- A Closer Look at the Opioid Epidemic in Maryland
- What You Should Know about Underage Drinking and DUI Laws
- The Drug Crisis in Our Prisons Is Different Than You Think
- Do I Have to Go to the Police Station to Answer Questions?
- You Can Be Charged with a DUI while Driving an ATV
- When Can a Juvenile Be Tried as an Adult?
- Accusations of Sexual Assault When Both Parties Were Intoxicated
- DUI Defenses for Commercial Vehicle Drivers
- Does Double Jeopardy Apply to Federal and State Cases?
- How to Prepare for an MVA Hearing in Bowie and Crofton
- What Are the Penalties for DUI and Repeat DUI?
- Joseph E. Carey Named to Maryland Super Lawyers List for 2020
- Is CBD Oil Legal in Maryland?
- Failure to Pay Child Support and Loss of Driving Privileges by the MVA
- What Does the Phrase “Chain of Custody” Mean?
- Do Tests Exist That Prove Someone Was Driving Under the Influence of Narcotics?
- Why Sometimes a Plea Bargain May Be the Right Choice
- Proposed Legislation Aims to Change Maryland Electronic Court Records Loophole
- Will I Lose My Professional License after a DUI or DWI?
- The Opioid Epidemic, Overdoses, and Homicide Law
- How to Obtain a Restricted Driver’s License
- The Sex Offender Registry in Maryland – Frequently Asked Questions
- How Do I Get My Driver’s License Back after a DUI in Maryland?
- Shoplifting Offenses and the Juvenile Justice System in Maryland
- What Rights Will I Lose after a Criminal Conviction in Maryland?
- The Maryland Criminal Justice System during the Coronavirus Crisis
- Are Maryland’s “Stay At Home” Orders Constitutional?
- Does the Chief Judge of the highest court of Maryland have the legal authority to suspend a Statute of Limitations in the Maryland Code due to a health emergency for an entire community?
- Personal Breathalyzer Tests Could Land You in Jail for DUI
- Maryland Appeals Court Rules the State Cannot Force Retroactive Sex Offender Registration
- Statute of Limitations & Uninsured Motorist Claims
- The Risks of Interlock Ignition Devices
- Montgomery County Is Aggressively Targeting Drunk Drivers
- The Consequences of Theft Charges in Maryland
- Can You Face Criminal Charges for Posting on the Internet?
- Frequently Asked Questions about Parole in Maryland
- Maryland Court of Appeals Recognizes New Cause of Action: Intentional Interference with an Inheritance or Gift
- What Happens If I Get Arrested at a Protest?
- COVID-19 and Inmate Release Issues
- New Learning Collaborative Intended to Reduce DUI Injuries and Deaths in Maryland
- Overhaul of Campus Sexual Assault Standards Earns Praise from Some Scholars
- Maryland Court of Appeals Says Smell of Marijuana Does Not Constitute Probable Cause
- Under the Shadow of COVID-19, the Right to a Speedy Trial Has Suffered Further
- Maryland Residents Are More Concerned about Safety than Other States’ Residents
- The Two Breath Tests You May Encounter after a DUI Stop
- Expunging a Juvenile’s Record in Maryland
- Is It Ever a Good Idea to Plead the Fifth?
- Other Intoxicants That Can Lead to DUI or DWI Charges
- How Does Jurisdiction Work?
- Chadwick Boseman Died without a Will – What Happens Next?
- Could a Change in Maryland’s Hate Crime Law Affect Your Case?
- Maryland Has Officially Made Strangulation a Felony
- Can You Be Charged with a Crime if a Sudden Medical Emergency Leads to a Fatal Accident?
- How a Glen Burnie Man Admitted to Murder but Avoided Prison
- Cocaine, FedEx, and Baltimore’s Own Version of “The Sting”
- The Science Behind Uncredible Witnesses
- What Is a Blood Alcohol Content Level?
- Maryland Hate Crime Statistics for 2019
- Teen Magicians Arrested, Strip Searched, and Detained
- 5-Year-Old Killed by Mom’s Boyfriend After Being Forced Out of the Car
- Sexual Assault in the Military
- Debunking 5 Common DUI Myths
- Witness Intimidation Can Take Place Anywhere, Even on Instagram
- Sedition, Insurrection, Coup, and Treason: What These Words Really Mean
- What Are the Roles of a Prosecutor and State’s Attorney in a Criminal Case?
- What Is Probation Before Judgment in a DUI Case?
- Why Should I Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney?
- Why Maryland Needs to End Home Detention Fees
- Overdose Deaths Increased in Maryland During COVID-19
- Hidden COVID-19 Fees May Constitute Fraud
- 3 Common Grounds for Suppressing Evidence in a Criminal Case
- Baltimore City Council President & State’s Attorney Allege Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Teen Carjacking Crimes Are on the Rise
- The Prosecution’s Duty to Disclose Exculpatory Evidence
- Potential Companion Charges to a DUI/DWI
- Do Sex Offender Registries Actually Work?
- Sentencing Alternatives to Incarceration in Maryland
- Pros and Cons of a Jury Trial vs. a Bench Trial
- What Does a Prosecutor Do?
- Panicked Over Rising Crime Rates? Don’t Be.
- What a Former Reality Star’s Felony Stalking Charge Can Teach Us
- The SCOTUS Decision in Van Buren Is More Important Than You Think
- Yes, Your High School Student May Be Forced to Register as a Sex Offender
- Jury Finds Capital Gazette Shooter Criminally Responsible for Killing Five People in 2018
- The Pandemic Caused Mass Violations of Constitutional Rights
- When Drunk and Drugged Driving Turns Deadly
- What Is Extortion, and What Defenses May Apply?
- Apple’s Intentions Were Good, But Its New Safety Tools Are Questionable
- What Are the Penalties for Public Intoxication in Maryland?
- What Happens If I Violate My Probation in Maryland?
- How to Protect Yourself Online When Using Social Media
- What Happens if My Child is Arrested in Maryland?
- Field Sobriety Tests Lead to Unjust DUIs
- When Will Maryland See Marijuana Legalization?
- Robbery, Theft, and Assault: Crimes Against People vs. Property
- Resisting Arrest in Maryland: What You Need to Know
- Hidden Police Quotas Cost the People
- Baltimore Public Works Employee Facing Multiple Charges
- Former Caroline County Deputy Involved in Felony Theft Case
- Ocean City Road Rage Incident Leads to Felony Assault Charge
- Can I Be Arrested for DUI if I’m Asleep in My Parked Car?
- The Impact of Criminal Convictions on Security Clearances in Maryland
- Why Are Nurses Abusing Prescription Drugs?
- Can I Be Charged with a Crime if My Autonomous Car Causes a Fatal Accident?
- What Is Boating Under the Influence?
- Penalties for Drug Crimes Within School Zones
- Being on the Sex Offender Registry Can Affect Your Entire Life
- A Problematic New Car Safety Feature
- An Overview of Gun Possession by Prohibited Person Laws in Maryland
- Can I Go to Prison for Sharing My Prescription Drugs?
- Using Man’s Best Friend as a Dangerous Weapon
- Can I Get a DUI Expunged in Maryland?
- Don’t Make These Mistakes If You’re Being Investigated for a Sex Crime
- Can States Criminalize Travel for Abortion Services?
- Maryland’s Existing Gun Control Laws Are Officially Unconstitutional
- What Happens After You’re Pulled Over for DUI?
- Maryland Court Rules Authorities Must Limit Cellphone Searches
- When Should Crimes Be Combined Under the Armed Career Criminal Act?
- Marijuana Laws in Maryland in 2022
- What Is the “Shadow Docket”?
- How Do Expungements Work?
- How Common Is Wrongful Conviction, Really?
- Maryland’s 10-Year Prison Sentence for Repeat DUI Offenders
- Maryland Approved Recreational Marijuana. Now What?
- Can Your Text Messages Be Used Against You in Court?
- Criminal Charges Arising from Fatal DUI and DWIs
- Is It Worth It to Fight a DUI/DWI Charge?
- What Is a “Special Counsel,” Anyway?
- Can You Claim Self-Defense in a Bar Fight?
- Yes, You Should Wear a Suit to Court (and Other Helpful Tips)
- How Does an Ignition Interlock Device Work?
- That Amendment Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means
- There’s No Such Thing as a DUI Loophole
- When Is Video Admissible in a Criminal Case?
- What Makes a Traffic Stop Legal?
- Rap Artist Afroman Sued by Police Who Raided His Home
- Woman’s DUI Stop Leads to Lifesaving Brain Surgery
- Can You Challenge Blood Test Results for DUI?
- How Will a DUI Affect My Car Insurance?
- Marijuana Can Cost You Your Security Clearance
- What You Should Know About Federal Drug Charges
- How Your Mental Health Can Affect a Criminal Charge
- A Recent Maryland Appellate Court Decision May Affect Your Security Clearance
- Myths and Misconceptions About Ignition Interlock Devices
- Understanding the Elements of a Strong Defense Strategy
- Understanding Your Miranda Rights: What You Should Know
- The Collateral Consequences of a Drug Conviction
- US Supreme Court Provides First Amendment Protections for Threat and Stalking Crimes
- My Child Is Facing a DUI Charge in Maryland. What Do I Do?
- Maryland Should Record All Interrogations
- There’s No Such Thing as a Marijuana Field Sobriety Test
- You Can Be Arrested at Any Time for Felony Assault in Maryland
- Is Driving Under the Influence a Felony in Maryland?
- How to Talk to Your Children About Consent, Before It’s Too Late
- Online “Pranks” Can Lead to an Arrest
- What Teachers and Child Care Professionals Need to Know About Legalized Marijuana
- That Misdemeanor DUI/DWI Charge Can Result in Very Serious Consequences
- What Are “Alcohol Education” Classes?
- What You Should Know About PIT Maneuvers
- What Are the Laws for Filming Police in Maryland?
- Why You Want an Attorney for a Maryland Public Intoxication Charge
- Maryland’s Handgun Qualification Law Found Unconstitutional
- What Is the Statute of Limitations on Criminal Charges in Maryland?
- Can a DUI Be Dismissed in Calvert County, Maryland?
- Clearing Your Record After a Conviction in Maryland
- Noah’s Law Applies if You Refuse to Take a Breath Test
- Can I Challenge My Breathalyzer Results?
- What Happens if I Get a DUI Outside of Maryland?
- Joseph Carey Selected for Super Lawyers for Ninth Year in a Row
- Can You Be Charged With a Crime That Doesn’t Exist?
- Everett J. Waring Was Maryland’s First African-American Attorney
- Legislators Should Leave the Child Interrogation Protection Act in Place
- What Happens at Court-Ordered Alcohol Evaluations, Rehab, and Treatment Programs?
- AI Facial Recognition Technology Isn’t Accurate Enough for Use in Criminal Cases
- UPDATE: Both Parents Michigan School Shooter Found Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter
- Meet Margaret Brent and Etta Haynie Maddox, Maryland’s First Women Attorneys
- What Are the Most Common White-Collar Crimes?
- Debunking Common Myths About Criminal Law
- What to Do When Pulled Over by Police
- Embezzlement and Fraud Crimes in Maryland
- What Medical Conditions Can Affect Field Sobriety Tests?
- How Does a Criminal Trial Work in Maryland?
- Gov. Moore Pardoned My Misdemeanor Marijuana Charges. What Now?
- Criminal Charges Stemming from Car Crashes
- Why You Need a Lawyer When Your Security Clearance is at Risk
- How Do Jury Deliberations Work in Criminal Cases?
- DUI for Prescription Drugs in Maryland
- Understanding Attorney-Client Privilege
- Possible Strategies to Defend Against Charges Based on Facial Recognition
- What Happens When You Are Accused of a Hate Crime in Maryland?
- Understanding Bail in Maryland
- The Role of Expert Witnesses in Criminal Trials
- When Drug Diversion Programs are an Alternative to Incarceration
- How Criminal Charges Can Impact Your Immigration Status
- Maryland’s Duty to Retreat Law vs. Stand Your Ground Law
- AI, Technology and White-Collar Crime
- October 2024 Updates to Maryland’s DUI/DWI Laws
- Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid After an Arrest in Maryland
- Maryland’s Approach to Fentanyl Crimes in 2024
- How a DUI Conviction Affects Your Life
