Posts by Drew Cochran
Annapolis Courts Don’t Offer Much Help to Domestic Violence Offenders
The point of criminal justice, at its center, is fairness. That’s basically what the word justice means if you break it down far enough and tilt your head to the side. Ideally, though, every potential criminal is truly treated innocent until proven guilty, and even those guilty are still considered human beings. Even prison was…
Read MoreCan You Get a DUI After the Fact in Maryland?
True immunity in the eyes of the law is not really a thing that exists, despite popular belief. While you can’t be convicted of a crime willy-nilly, law enforcement has a way of finding something, some reason to make charges stick or new ones emerge. That’s why you should always make sure you have a…
Read MoreYup, Cops Can See Your Medical Records
We typically like to think we have some modicum of genuine privacy when it comes to something as intimate as medical records. I know, that’s a terrifying way to start anything. I wish I could reassure you and say none of this is truly scary, but… Anyways. While doctor/patient confidentiality is indeed a thing, the…
Read MoreAutomatic Crime Reporting Algorithms Can Hurt Innocent People — And Do
It’s no secret the internet at large has its dark sides. Crime is rampant and often unchecked, in all levels of severity, because people can be relatively unsupervised and anonymous. What better to combat this technological problem than with more technology? One especially heinous crime with an unfortunate internet popularity is child pornography and abuse.…
Read MoreHow Do Temporary Licenses (DR-15A) Even Work in Maryland?
Having a driver’s license is one of those things you take for granted. It’s not until after you lose it that you realize how much of your life relies on being able to drive where you want, when you want. Most of us have jobs, kids, and other life obligations that simply require having your…
Read MoreHow Maryland Proves Domestic Violence When the Victim Won’t Testify
Few things are more painful, complicated, and often convoluted as domestic violence cases – no matter who is telling the truth. However, the person accused often faces a unique set of consequences that start as soon as the accusation is made. Domestic violence cases are considered especially heinous — and rightfully so — but this…
Read MoreAnnapolis DUIs Make Everything More Difficult
It’s commonly known and understood that going to jail is bad. It is not a fun time, it is not a critically acclaimed Netflix show, and it is not something that anyone wants to experience firsthand unless it’s one of those swanky Swedish prisons with TVs in the cells. In the same obvious vein, the…
Read MoreCrime in Fictional TV Shows Is – Surprise – Fictional
Pop culture and media as a whole affects how we see the world more than you may think. I don’t just mean subjecting every citizen to as much information on celebrities’ personal lives as possible, either. Fiction — in all forms — is a great genre for myriad of reasons, but especially for its ability…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Ignition Interlock Devices
When you’re arrested and charged with a crime, no one gives you a manual about what to actually expect. There’s no pamphlet waiting for you in the back of the cop car titled, “So, Ya Got Caught Driving Drunk.” Aside from your actual legal counsel, you are not actively given much information at all about…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Facing Domestic Violence Charges
People tend to think of themselves as invincible right up until they’re proven not to be. Being charged with a crime is one of those sobering moments. Anyone, no matter how innocent or pure or good, can be accused of a crime. When the crime is something like domestic violence, the odds are against you…
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