What Happens to Your License After a DUI Arrest in Maryland?
After a DUI arrest in Maryland, police take your license and issue a 45-day temporary one, after which you face suspension unless you request an MVA hearing or enter the ignition interlock program. The suspension length depends on whether you failed or refused the breath test, though hearings,...
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How to Fight a DUI Charge After Failing a Breath Test
Failing the results of a breath test during a DUI stop can feel like the end of the road, but it doesn’t automatically mean you will be convicted. Breathalyzer results are not always reliable, and Maryland law provides several avenues for challenging them. From machine calibration to police errors, there are many...
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Understanding the Ignition Interlock Program in Maryland
If you’ve been charged with or convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Maryland, you may have heard of the Ignition Interlock Program. It’s one of the main tools the state uses to prevent repeat drunk driving incidents while still allowing people to drive for work, family, and daily needs. Understanding...
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Understanding Assault Charges Without Physical Injury in Maryland
When most people think of “assault,” they picture a physical fight or someone being injured. But in Maryland, you can be charged with assault even if no one was physically touched. In fact, certain actions, gestures, or threats that create a reasonable fear of imminent harm can lead to criminal prosecution.
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Crimes That Cause Security Clearance Revocation
For many professionals in the Annapolis area—especially those working at Naval Support Activity Annapolis, Fort Meade, or with federal contractors—a security clearance is essential for employment. But one arrest or conviction can put that clearance in jeopardy, threatening not just your current job but your entire career trajectory.
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Charged with Drug Distribution Near a School in Maryland? What You Need to Know
In Maryland, drug distribution charges are already serious—but if the alleged offense happens near a school, the stakes rise dramatically. Under Maryland Criminal Law § 5-627, distributing controlled substances within a designated school zone carries enhanced penalties, including mandatory minimum prison sentences.
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Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) in Maryland: Everything You Need to Know
If you’ve been charged with a crime in Maryland, you may have heard about Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) as a way to avoid a conviction on your record. While PBJ can be a valuable legal tool, it’s important to understand exactly how it works, who qualifies, and the potential long-term consequences before...
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How Is Intent to Distribute Proven in Maryland?
Being charged with possession with intent to distribute (PWID) in Maryland is far more serious than a simple possession charge. The difference often comes down to how prosecutors prove intent—and that proof doesn’t always require catching you in the act of a drug sale.
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DUI and Hit & Run Charges: Can You Be Charged with Both?
Most people know that driving under the influence (DUI) and leaving the scene of an accident (hit-and-run) are serious crimes in Maryland. But what many don’t realize is that these charges can—and often do—occur together in the same case.
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Can I Be Charged with DUI in Maryland if I Passed a Field Sobriety Test?
Field sobriety tests are often seen as a “make-or-break” moment during a DUI stop. Many drivers believe that if they pass the walk-and-turn or balance test, they’re in the clear. Unfortunately, passing a field sobriety test doesn’t always stop an officer from making an arrest, and it certainly won’t guarantee that you...
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Do I Have to Comply with a Field Sobriety Test in Maryland?
If you’re pulled over in Maryland and suspected of driving under the influence, one of the first things an officer may ask is:
“Would you be willing to step out of the vehicle and perform some field sobriety tests?” In this moment, many drivers aren’t sure what to do....
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What to Expect If You Are Accused of Possession with Intent to Distribute
Being charged with possession with intent to distribute (PWID) in Maryland is a serious felony offense. These cases are far more severe than simple drug possession, and they come with steep penalties, long-term consequences, and aggressive prosecution.
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