Posts by Drew Cochran
What You Need To Know About Your Driver’s License Suspension
That speeding ticket you got on the way to work the other day racked up 5 points on your license. The next few weeks are hectic; the holidays are coming up, flights are booking up and the days are blurring into each other. All of sudden you look in the rearview mirror and realize you…
Read MoreHow Maryland’s Second Chance Act Can Help You
When youthful indiscretion results in a criminal conviction, the legal footprint of your past can have a serious impact on your future. While the justice system believes in reform, public and private opinion can result in lost opportunities and closed doors that should be open to you. In other words, you served your time and…
Read MoreI Got A Marijuana Citation – Can I Make the Charges Go Away?
The day you heard that Maryland was decriminalizing marijuana was probably the best day of your life. “Dude, I’m not moving to Colorado after all,” you told all your friends. But things didn’t quite go as planned. You got stopped by the cops, and they found a small amount of marijuana. No problem, you figured,…
Read More“Can I Still Get Arrested for Marijuana in Maryland?”
The times they are a-changin’. Across the country, states are reforming their laws on marijuana. Things are moving so fast, in fact, it’s a little hard to keep up when trying to answer the question, “Can I still get arrested for marijuana in Maryland?” Can that joint in your shirt pocket still earn you some jail…
Read MoreIt’s a Thin Line Between Love and Stalking
You’ve seen Hairspray 57 times. A theatrical release poster of Cecil B. Demented graces your living room wall. Your autographed copy of Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America is your prized possession. But you are not, repeat, not invited to Mr. Waters’ Baltimore Christmas party, and when Ricky the doorman fails to convince you of…
Read MoreMy Dog Bit My Neighbor – Now What?
Those huge, brown eyes; that cute, wagging tail; those… impressively sharp teeth. Your sweet pup, Cujo, is your best friend, but he also sports a mouthful of weapons that can get you both in trouble if you’re not careful. Because what if your dog bites someone? You could find yourself the defendant in a big,…
Read MoreHow to Find a Good Real Estate Attorney
There are all kinds of reasons why you might need a real estate attorney. From buying a home to evicting those party-all-night tenants from that rental house your brother-in-law, Melvin, talked you into buying, the situations where a lawyer would come in handy are numerous. But how do you choose the right real estate attorney?…
Read MoreDo I Need A Lawyer to Represent Me After My Bar Fight?
Look, I totally get it. That guy should never have dropped his flaming gorilla shot on your vintage Danner boots and set your skinny jeans on fire. The resulting brawl was inevitable, because he had it coming. But so are the criminal charges you’re now facing. You might be thinking to yourself, “It’s just a…
Read MoreDoes My Teenage Driver Need a Lawyer for a Traffic Ticket?
Some days you may feel like asking yourself, “Why did I have kids, again?” Sure, you love your kids, but they can certainly try your patience — and drain your wallet. Once your teenager starts driving, money can disappear out of your bank account like planets sucked down a black hole. If Junior gets a…
Read MoreSobriety Checkpoints: What Do You Do if You’ve Been Drinking?
You’re driving along at 2 am, vibin’ (or as we used to say, rockin’ out) to the radio, when suddenly up ahead you see flashing lights and guys in uniforms stopping cars. Congratulations, you’ve been hooked by a sobriety checkpoint. Do you have to stop? What’s your best move, especially if you’ve had a few…
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