Posts by Drew Cochran
My 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…
Read MoreHow Do I Get Charges Dropped if I’m Charged with Domestic Violence
Relationships are hard. No doubt about it. Family relationships are fraught with emotions that can sometimes (too quickly) get out of hand. Sometimes that means the police are called. Frequently, that leads to somebody getting arrested. If that somebody is you, your first thought may be, “How can I make this go away?” Let’s be…
Read MoreMaryland Window Tinting Regulations
Do you ever see those cars race by you on the highway, and you want to see who’s driving but you can’t because their windows are so heavily tinted? Yeah, that’s illegal, at least in Maryland. Window Tinting by State Window tinting laws vary from state to state, and province to province. Thus, before applying…
Read MoreMaryland’s Heroin Epidemic: The Origins
We’re halfway through 2015 and heroin’s presence in Maryland is indisputable. In fact, according to many it’s not just a problem, it’s an epidemic. In 2013, there were 464 heroin-related overdose deaths, which outnumbered 387 homicides, representing a 95 percent increase in heroin-related overdose deaths since 2010. Yet the numbers continued to rise in 2014,…
Read MoreTop 5 Alternatives to Drinking and Driving
Drinking and driving is not only dangerous, it can lead to serious legal repercussions including losing your license, jail time, and thousands of dollars in fines. The good news is that there are many ways you can still enjoy a fun night on the town, or a relaxing night with your favorite bottle of wine…
Read MoreAnnapolis Legal Roundup: April
Once a month we’re going to be sharing with you our favorite crime stories that offer up some lessons to learn as well as more robust legal news. If you have a favorite celebrity DUI or other legal news, please share it in the comments 1. If you followed Serial, the podcast the evaluated the…
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