Weed Makes Your Eyes Weird; Cops Are Counting On It
Ahh, the wonders of marijuana. A medical master and the ultimate way to chill out, it’s no surprise this magic plant is the world’s most common illegal (mostly) drug. While many states, including ours, have legalized recreational usage of marijuana, it is still very much a controlled substance and there are still rules and laws…
Read MoreUnderstanding Maryland’s Definition of “Aggravated” Assault
Things were much easier when we were little kids with little baby fists and little baby problems. If we got into any sort of altercation, we just had to be pried apart like crying Velcro and put in separate corners for a bit, and then we happily moved on with our juice boxes. Now as…
Read MoreLet’s Bust Some Maryland Traffic Ticket Myths
The world is full of harmless myths and superstitions, local legends, things like Mothmen and Big Feet. Largely, these are just fun ways to make sense of the world and one can believe in them for their whole lives without being negatively affected. But, uh…when it comes to myths about the law, you just get…
Read MoreSelf-Defense Versus Assault in Maryland
We don’t typically walk around in our day-to-day lives expecting to get into a physical altercation of some sort, but the same is true for pretty much anything negative we may face. Humans aren’t known for their mind-reading abilities. But what we lack in telepathy, we make up for in resourcefulness and self-preservation, right? Someone…
Read MoreCan You Make a Deal on an Annapolis DUI Charge?
When you get into some sort of trouble you really don’t want to be in, what do you do? Exactly — you try to get out of it. Not because you’re guilty, not because you’re hiding anything, but because trouble isn’t fun. As kids, “getting out of trouble” mostly means being very cute about it…
Read MoreFighting Unfair Traffic Violation Charges
As common as it is to get into a car accident at some point in your life, it’s even more common to get a traffic violation of some sort. From the moment we get our licenses to the day we make some young whippersnapper drive us around, some sort of mistake — genuine or alleged…
Read MoreBeing Drunk Ain’t a Great Defense…for Anything
There’s nothing wrong with getting a little “slizzard,” as the kids say, every once in a while. Everyone needs to let loose sometimes with a few drinks and some friends, right? But as true as that is, being drunk doesn’t absolve you of your actions — at least, not entirely, not always, and not easily.…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Get “Points” on Your License?
Points are often a good thing. Someone with the most points will win a game of baseball, basketball, football, or hockey – you get the idea. But if you score the most points in golf, hearts, or on your driver’s license, you’ll find yourself solidly in the loser’s bracket. Maryland’s driver’s license points system helps…
Read MoreStop Bragging About Drugs Online
Social media has turned the way the world communicates on its head. Human connections are now being expressed through algorithms and text generated from a device the size of an adult person’s palm. The instant nature of the connection is further enhanced by instant messaging programs that are often part of social media platforms. Something…
Read MorePutting the “Weeeee” in Weed: Maryland’s New Marijuana Laws
After spending months reviewing what 20 other states and the District of Columbia did wrong when they legalized marijuana, recreational weed becomes legal in Maryland on July 1. When the laws take effect, cannabis can be bought, used, and grown recreationally in the state by individuals at least 21 years old. The first shops allowed…
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