Dram Shop Law Spectrum: How Maryland Measures Up As the weekends approach, many people will consider whether to go out, stay in, imbibe alcohol, or stay sober. For countless people, it means consuming more than the legal limit, .08, in alcoholic beverages. The question of taking public transportation, a taxi, or getting a ride from […]
Read more...This is a common question that doesn’t necessarily have a clear answer but presents a very real issue. In the wake of gun violence and other crimes, many are calling for tighter gun control laws, looking to restrict firepower, the rate of fire, and capacity. However, what about rifles that are used for sport, or […]
Read more...The drug market, like most things in this world, is in a constant state of flux, as new substances are introduced and abused. A new up and comer in the synthetic market is a synthetic cathinone known simply as “bath salts“. This isn’t to be confused with traditional bath salt, like Epsom Salts. They are […]
Read more...DUI Checkpoints Are To Protect Drivers DUI checkpoints are a fairly common occurrence in every state across the nation. The premise is simple, officers block off a major roadway which then funnels drivers through one lane allowing the officers to canvas for anyone who might be under the influence of alcohol. A team of officers […]
Read more...A new synthetic designer drug is known as “Flakka” is becoming an increasing concern for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. The active ingredient, alpha-PVP was labeled as a Schedule 1 drug and banned by the DEA in early 2014. Like all Schedule 1 drugs, alpha-PVP is considered to be dangerous due to the high potential […]
Read more...With more states adopting a more relaxed stance on the legalization of marijuana, this question is becoming more prevalent. A DUI involving alcohol has a measurable limit set by a standard of .08% blood alcohol content if you are 21 years of age or older. If you’re caught driving with a BAC level of .08% […]
Read more...Will Baltimore Violence Impact Maryland Gun Laws? Since the death of Freddie Gray last month in Baltimore, stories about public safety fears have been all over the news. Protests even caused a Baltimore Orioles baseball game to be postponed due to fears regarding the safety of those in attendance as many protesters gathered close to the Camden […]
Read more...Gun Control Law Changes on the Horizon Maryland Gun Control Laws have been a hot topic of discussion for quite some time in the media, as well as among Maryland lawmakers and attorneys, and it’s possible we could see some changes coming soon. The topic is controversial and the subject of innumerable heated debates. Maryland […]
Read more...Absurd and Sometimes Funny Laws In Maryland History Combing through various state laws in history, you would be amazed (or maybe not) at some of the crazy laws that have been put into effect over the years. Most of these laws are no longer active, but it’s fun to look at how we’ve evolved with laws…and to scratch […]
Read more...Does A Failed Field Sobriety Test Mean Automatic DUI conviction? It’s important to understand that most Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) are designed in a way that makes them very difficult to pass. There are three field sobriety tests that have been standardized and approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the state of Maryland. These tests are […]
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