When you get pulled over for DUI in Maryland, the police officer will likely ask you to step out of the car and perform a series of field sobriety tests. He or she may also ask you to breathe into a little machine. Then, if you are taken to the police station, you may be asked to breathe into a completely different machine.
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The Two Breath Tests You May Encounter after a DUI Stop | Carey Law Office
For the last six years, SafeWise has compiled a list of the safest cities in each state. Their rankings are based on the FBI’s crime statistics data and population data from the US Census. This year, the 10 safest cities were:
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Maryland Residents Are More Concerned about Safety than Other States’ Residents | Carey Law Office
Under the Sixth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, every criminal defendant has the right to receive a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury. The same right is also guaranteed in many state constitutions and state laws.
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Under the Shadow of COVID-19, the Right to a Speedy Trial Has Suffered Further | Carey Law Office
In order to be subjected to a search, police need probable cause; otherwise, it is a violation of the Fourth Amendment. For years, law enforcement officers in Maryland have used the odor of marijuana as their probable cause to search someone.
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Maryland Court of Appeals Says Smell of Marijuana Does Not Constitute Probable Cause | Carey Law Office
Back in early May, the U.S. Department of Education issued a series of new standards that govern how educational institutions are to implement Title IX. These revamped regulations are a complete overhaul from the previous administration’s regulations as it concerns policies and procedures about sexual assault and harassment allegations.
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Overhaul of Campus Sexual Assault Standards Earns Praise from Some Scholars | Carey Law Office
Driving under the influence is a serious criminal charge. If convicted, individuals face significant fines, loss of driving privileges, and time spent in jail.
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New Learning Collaborative Intended to Reduce DUI Injuries and Deaths in Maryland | Carey Law Office
The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects individuals from self-incrimination. In other words, no person within the state of Maryland and throughout United States may be forced in any criminal matter to testify against himself or herself.
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Is It Ever a Good Idea to Plead the Fifth? | Carey Law Office
Expungement is the action of the state to remove a police or court record of an individual from public view and inspection. Expungement may involve the relocation of the record to a secure area to prevent individuals who have no right to see the record from seeing it, or it may involve the destruction of the record altogether.
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Expunging a Juvenile’s Record in Maryland | Carey Law Office
On August 28, 2020, actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for the blockbuster movie “Black Panther,” died of colon cancer at age forty-three. His death came as a shock to fans and the general public, due to his young age and the fact that he kept his illness and medical treatments private. Shortly before his death, Boseman married his longtime girlfriend, Taylor Simone Ledward, leaving behind an estate valued at $938,500.
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Chadwick Boseman Died without a Will – What Happens Next? | Carey Law Office
The Constitution of the United States delineates areas of jurisdiction within the nation, allotting certain obligations and rights to both the federal government and state governments. Jurisdiction involves a court’s power to hear and adjudicate cases.
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How Does Jurisdiction Work? | Carey Law Office
Usually, when one hears the term “DUI arrest,” it is assumed the driver was under the influence of alcohol. However a DUI or DWI (driving while intoxicated) charge can also involve the consumption one of numerous types of substances that have the ability to impair the driving skills of an individual.
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Other Intoxicants That Can Lead to DUI or DWI Charges | Carey Law Office
Maryland lawmakers have increased the severity and penalties for charge of strangulation, making it a felony crime instead of a misdemeanor. This change coincided with Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you have been charged with strangulation, you will face a tougher battle to retain your rights and freedoms.
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Maryland Has Officially Made Strangulation a Felony | Carey Law Office
On October 1, 2020, changes to Maryland’s hate crime laws went into effect, giving prosecutors a broader reach when it comes to obtaining a conviction. From now on, if you are charged with a hate crime in Maryland, prosecutors no longer have to link your actions to hate alone.
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Could a Change in Maryland’s Hate Crime Law Affect Your Case? | Carey Law Office
Instagram is one of the most popular social media apps. Its popularity does not diminish its dangers, however. While witness intimidation is nothing new, the sheer numbers of people who are threatening one another online seem to grow every day.
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Witness Intimidation Can Take Place Anywhere, Even on Instagram | Carey Law Office
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not only dangerous; it is against the law in Maryland. If you are caught, you can be charged with a DUI and face the loss of your rights, significant fines, and potentially even jail time.
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Debunking 5 Common DUI Myths | Carey Law Office
For the past 15 years, the United States Pentagon has spent hundreds of millions of dollars to fight sexual harassment and assault in all branches of the military. Despite this, sexual assault continues to be a glaring problem. Despite these efforts and a zero-tolerance policy, military sexual assault survivors claim that they are being failed by their leaders. Incidents of sexual assault and rape are increasing, while the number of cases being sent to court martial is decreasing.
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Sexual Assault in the Military | Carey Law Office
A tragic accident in Alabama took the life of a five-year-old boy. A Russell County Sheriff told CBS News that the boy was forced to exit the car he was riding in on a busy highway as punishment for ‘acting up.'
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5-Year-Old Killed by Mom’s Boyfriend After Being Forced Out of the Car | Carey Law Office
In one of the more shocking news stories of the year, teen siblings who found fame on America’s Got Talent were detained, strip searched, and forced to spend a night in a juvenile detention center. The teens, 15 and 13, were arrested by police in Louisiana in November for refusing to leave their father and go to their mother in a custody battle.
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Teen Magicians Arrested, Strip Searched, and Detained | Carey Law Office
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently released is 2019 hate crimes statistics, and Maryland had 19 hate crime incidents recorded in 2019. Hate crimes are separated into multiple categories based on the type of incident, location, and agency reporting the crimes.
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Maryland Hate Crime Statistics for 2019 | Carey Law Office
