Posts by Drew Cochran
Oh, PG County – You Never Fail to Amuse (Even if You Fail to Ensure That Your Hospitals Hire Real People)
Imagine this: your wife is pregnant, and she finds the perfect doctor. He has privileges at Prince George’s Hospital Center, which is the closest hospital to you. He’s got 10 years of experience, so you feel confident. You’re feeling good. When the baby comes, he’s right there with you, and delivers your healthy baby boy.…
Read MoreDon’t Go Out to Eat. Maybe Don’t Ever Leave Your House.
I’m a pretty adventurous guy, so I’ve definitely had hibachi meals a time or 40. You sit with some friends around a big table and you get dinner made right in front of you. The chef might play up his accent, light things on fire, throw food into your mouth, and a good time is…
Read MoreGuns? Check. Ski Masks? Check? Bar Filled with Cops? Wait–
Imagine you and your buddy decide you’re gonna hold up a bar, like a pair of old-timey crooks. You put on your masks, walk into Monaghan’s Pub on Gwynn Oak, and demand money from the carryout register. You and your friend take off running, thinking you’ve finally made it, only to be caught by the…
Read MoreWHEN DOES A DUI BECOME A DWI?
Probably, the only time you ever get convicted of a DWI is if you refuse the take the breath test at the station. Let’s say for example that you’ve been pulled over in the middle of the night. The officer subjects you to field sobriety tests – which you should refuse. However, following a failed…
Read MoreGame of Thrones, Not Game of Bones
Let’s set the scene. You’ve got the popcorn, a box of candy, your favorite blanket and a beverage, and you’re all set to finally start your GoT marathon. You curl up on the chair, connect the laptop to the TV, and hit “play.” And then you think, Gee, there’s an AWFUL lot of direwolf sex…
Read MoreWhen You Hide from the Cops, Tuck Your Legs In
I’ve talked about some silly crimes in my blog, but they’re usually committed by dopey Americans. Today, I’m going across the pond because this whole story is ridiculous, and I can’t not share it. The West Yorkshire Police recently posted a picture of guy, wanted for questioning for some reason or another, trying to hide…
Read MoreDon’t Get on That Segway After You’ve Been Drinking (and Other Weird DUI-Related Things)
DUI – driving under the influence – is a crime in Maryland. If you get caught behind the wheel after having a few drinks, you can get arrested for driving under the influence. A DUI conviction costs you time, money and freedom. The law says that you can’t drive, or attempt to drive, any vehicle…
Read MoreWHAT’S THE LEGAL LIMIT IN MARYLAND FOR DRINKING AND DRIVING?
The legal limit for drinking and driving is commonly believed to be .08, but in the State of Maryland, the legal limit is actually .07. A DWI (Driving While Impaired) is .07. A DUI (Driving Under the Influence) is .08. Both are punishable by jail, and both are subject to points against your license. Generally…
Read MoreDunkirk, Hacksaw Ridge, and the Many Faces of PTSD
If you haven’t seen Dunkirk or Hacksaw Ridge yet, bookmark this blog and watch both movies. Both films deal with decisive events during WWII – the Battle of Dunkirk, long considered an Allied defeat, and the battle to take “Hacksaw Ridge,” a stronghold of the Japanese in Okinawa. Both movies depict the bloody realities of…
Read More5 Legal Mistakes that Make Movies Look Super Dumb
From buddy cop flicks to Law and Order, you can find evidence of a healthy respect for the law all over the big and small screens. When you’re watching a movie, you have to suspend belief, just for a few hours, to get the full effect. Movies often stretch both reality and the limits of…
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