Posts by Drew Cochran
Nefarious Defearious Arrested for Murder When He Tries to Get His Gun Back
In one of those cases that defies common sense, Defearious Cotton was arrested by the Clayton County Georgia Sheriff’s office in March. The Grio and 11Alive reported that Mr. Cotton had been arrested in 2017 on a misdemeanor charge and on traffic charges. At the time of the arrest, his gun was taken by the…
Read MoreTaking “Repeat Offender” to a New Level
On March 12, Joel Rivera Rodriguez, 35, of Clarksburg, Maryland, was arrested for driving without a valid license, as well as having an active warrant for failing to appear in court. He had been pulled over for driving without plates. After a search of public records, WJLA ABC7 News discovered Rodriguez had been arrested just…
Read MoreShould Rape Charges Be Heard in a Juvenile Court?
A Maryland case highlights the balances courts must consider in deciding whether teenagers should be tried in adult court or juvenile court. Four teenagers, according to a report in the Baltimore Sun, are accused of sexually assaulting a student with a broomstick. The four students were charged as adults. One student was charged with one…
Read MoreAt Least in the U.S., You Can Just Turn Around to Avoid DUI Checkpoints
Let’s set the scene: you’re at a party. You’ve had a couple of drinks. You’re pretty sure you’re fine to drive, and you only live, like, 5 blocks away – so you’re gonna risk it. You make it one block and see a DUI checkpoint up ahead. Do you: Look for a safe, legal space…
Read MoreOpioids Are Killing Us All; Good Thing There’s a Law That Lets You Call the Cops Safely
This opioid crisis? It’s gonna be the death of us all. Literally. Here are some horrifically depressing facts about Maryland for you to mull over: Drug-related deaths have increased every year for the last 7 years. We’re 5th in the nation for drug-addicted moms. Fentanyl killed 1,594 people in 2017. Cocaine killed 691. This “war…
Read MoreYes, You Can Get a DUI Driving a Lawnmower or Walmart Scooter
We’ve all either seen or heard about real-life instances of drinking and driving. Many of the stories are similar. The driver weaves back and forth erratically on the road and gets flagged by police. Or, the story ends in a crash, severe injuries, or even worse. Some DUI tales even involve high speed chases that…
Read MoreOh, 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…
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