At Least in the U.S., You Can Just Turn Around to Avoid DUI Checkpoints
Letâs set the scene: youâre at a party. Youâve had a couple of drinks. Youâre pretty sure youâre fine to drive, and you only live, like, 5 blocks away â so youâre 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 Thereâs a Law That Lets You Call the Cops Safely
This opioid crisis? Itâs 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. Weâre 5th in the nation for drug-addicted moms. Fentanyl killed 1,594 people in 2017. Cocaine killed 691. This âwar…
Read MoreYes, You Can Get a DUI Driving a Lawnmower or Walmart Scooter
Weâve 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 â 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 Georgeâs Hospital Center, which is the closest hospital to you. Heâs got 10 years of experience, so you feel confident. Youâre feeling good. When the baby comes, heâs right there with you, and delivers your healthy baby boy.…
Read MoreDonât Go Out to Eat. Maybe Donât Ever Leave Your House.
Iâm a pretty adventurous guy, so Iâve 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? Waitâ
Imagine you and your buddy decide youâre gonna hold up a bar, like a pair of old-timey crooks. You put on your masks, walk into Monaghanâs Pub on Gwynn Oak, and demand money from the carryout register. You and your friend take off running, thinking youâve 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. Letâs say for example that youâve been pulled over in the middle of the night. The officer subjects you to field sobriety tests â which you should refuse. However, following a failed…
Read MoreGame of Thrones, Not Game of Bones
Letâs set the scene. Youâve got the popcorn, a box of candy, your favorite blanket and a beverage, and youâre all set to finally start your GoT marathon. You curl up on the chair, connect the laptop to the TV, and hit âplay.â And then you think, Gee, thereâs an AWFUL lot of direwolf sex…
Read MoreWhen You Hide from the Cops, Tuck Your Legs In
Iâve talked about some silly crimes in my blog, but theyâre usually committed by dopey Americans. Today, Iâm going across the pond because this whole story is ridiculous, and I canât 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 MoreDonât Get on That Segway After Youâve Been Drinking (and Other Weird DUI-Related Things)
DUI â driving under the influence â 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 canât drive, or attempt to drive, any vehicle…
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