Blog Posts in June, 2016

Do I Have to Submit to a Breath Test?

What you do after initially being pulled over for suspected DUI can determine whether you walk away charge-free or end up with a permanent record. In a DUI case, a police officer will pull over a driver if they have reasonable suspicion that the person was driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. During a normal DUI stop, the officer will ask the driver to step out of the car and—if ...

What You Should Know After a Domestic Violence Charge

Domestic violence is a serious charge with harsh consequences. Under Maryland family code § 4-501, domestic violence is defined as any instance where one family or household member commits an abuse against another. The state includes current or former spouses, blood relations, parents and step-parents, marriage, or current residents as family or household members. The law articulates the following ...