Posts by Drew Cochran
Do I Have to Take a Breathalyzer Test in Annapolis?
Maryland, like many other states, has strict laws in place to combat driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. One important aspect of DUI enforcement is administering breathalyzer tests to measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC). However, you may wonder whether you have the right to refuse a breathalyzer test and what consequences may follow such a…
Read MoreFacing Burglary Charges in Annapolis?
Burglary charges in Maryland are serious legal matters that involve entering a building or structure with the intent to commit a crime, typically theft or another felony. The state’s laws define burglary and establish the penalties for those convicted. Burglary is addressed under Title 6, Subtitle 2. Section 6-202 of the Maryland Code, which defines…
Read MoreSearch and Seizure Laws in Maryland
The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects citizens like you from unreasonable searches and seizures. This fundamental right extends to Maryland, but its application can be murky and complicated. To protect your rights and properly navigate any potential interactions with law enforcement, it’s important to understand the legal framework governing searches and seizures.…
Read MoreResisting Arrest Can Be Assault, Too
Being arrested stinks. There’s no way around it. It doesn’t matter what you did (or are accused of doing) or how it’s done — few things are more humiliating and demeaning than having to get into the back of that car. It’s only natural to want to resist that sort of thing, especially if the…
Read MoreDo I Really Need an Annapolis DUI Attorney to Get My License Back?
We all like being independent and we all like having fewer calls to make and fewer appointments to keep. For those of us who have experienced some form of legal troubles, there are SO MANY calls, appointments, papers, conditions — you get the gist. There’s a lot. Just, a lot. So it makes sense that…
Read MorePortable Alcohol Monitoring Systems and DWI Convictions
If you are convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI), you may be forced to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your vehicle. The IID is supposed to ensure that you cannot drive under the influence of alcohol. But that does not mean you cannot still have a drink on a Saturday night at home,…
Read MorePrescription Drug Sharing Is NOT Caring
Remember in kindergarten when you learned it’s rude to hog all the crayons or claim territory on the playground? Remember figuring out this lesson with your siblings through painful trial and error (probably more painful for your parents, but painful nonetheless)? Well, as an adult, this largely still rings true. If you bring in a…
Read MoreTeachers Can’t Toke: How Legal Weed Works for Annapolis’ Educators
Just because a state’s law allows something doesn’t mean it’s allowed entirely, for everyone, without regulation. We largely know this, right? Every law has caveats and loopholes and conditions, meant to cover as many specific situations as possible so no one is left out. When substances deemed dangerous are involved, those conditions become even stricter…
Read MoreWhen the “Rape Fantasy” Turns into Rape Charges
Two common situations where sexual encounters rooted in consensual fantasies can result in criminal charges are misunderstandings of consent and boundary violations. Misunderstandings can occur when role-play or fantasy elements are misconstrued as non-consensual, leading to allegations of sexual assault. Boundary violations can arise when one party exceeds previously agreed-upon limits, causing discomfort and distress…
Read MoreAre All Fentanyl-Related Charges Felonies in Maryland?
The opioid epidemic is a sobering crisis that has been plaguing the United States for years. It’s been wreaking havoc in communities and families, and at the center of this drug crime epidemic is a powerful drug known as fentanyl. Fentanyl is incredibly potent; so much so that it’s about 100 times more potent than…
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