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Pulled Over After Thanksgiving Dinner? What Maryland Drivers Should Know About DUI Charges

Nov 26, 2025

Thanksgiving weekend brings families together across Maryland, yet it also brings a noticeable spike in DUI stops. Whether you spent the holiday at a family gathering, a friend’s home, or a local bar, you may have seen more patrol cars on the road than usual. Because Maryland increases traffic enforcement during the entire holiday weekend, many drivers find themselves facing DUI charges even after having only a drink or two with dinner. If this...

Thanksgiving Drunk Driving in Maryland: What Drivers Need to Know Before the Holiday Weekend

Nov 23, 2025

Thanksgiving brings families together across Maryland, but it also brings one of the highest spikes in DUI arrests of the entire year. With bars packed on Thanksgiving Eve, families celebrating late into the night, and long drives home after holiday gatherings, police departments across the state shift into high-enforcement mode. For many drivers, this means an increased chance of being stopped, questioned, or even arrested for suspected drunk driving, sometimes after having far less to...

What Should You Do When Police Seize Your Computer for a Child Pornography Investigation in Maryland?

Nov 21, 2025

Having your computer seized by police is one of the most frightening experiences a person can face. Computer-based investigations for child pornography are aggressively pursued in Maryland, and law enforcement often relies on digital evidence to build their cases. Whether officers seized your laptop, desktop, phone, tablet, or external hard drive, your next steps can directly impact your future. Understanding what the seizure means, what police are allowed to do, and how to protect...

New Study Reveals the States with the Nation’s Harshest DUI Penalties

Nov 19, 2025

November 19, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BALTIMORE, MD — The findings show that Arizona, Alaska, and Virginia impose the harshest penalties for impaired driving, including mandatory jail time, high fines, and lengthy license suspensions, even for first-time offenders. Utah, where a large portion of residents abstain from alcohol for religious reasons, enforces one of the lowest legal blood alcohol limits in the nation at 0.05%. The study also compares these strict states to Maryland, home...

What Are Your Rights If Police Interrogate You About a Sex Crime Without a Lawyer Present?

Nov 19, 2025

Being questioned by police about a sex crime is one of the most intimidating experiences a person can face. These cases carry serious consequences, and the pressure from law enforcement can cause people to panic, guess, or say things that harm them later. Whether officers approach you at your home, workplace, or during a traffic stop, you still have rights, even if you have not been arrested. Understanding these rights can make a significant difference...

Can You Avoid Sex Offender Registration After a Maryland Sex Crime Conviction?

Nov 12, 2025

A sex crime conviction in Maryland carries serious and long-term consequences. One of the most life-changing is being required to register as a sex offender. Registration affects housing, employment, travel, relationships, and even daily routines. Because of the stigma and restrictions involved, one of the first questions people ask when facing sex crime charges is whether they can avoid sex offender registration entirely. The answer depends on several factors, including the exact charge, the outcome...

What Happens If You’re Accused of a Sexual Offense Involving a Minor and the Government Has Online Evidence?

Nov 9, 2025

Allegations involving a minor are among the most serious criminal charges someone can face in Maryland. When the government claims it has online evidence, the situation becomes even more complicated. Digital evidence can come from phones, computers, social media, cloud storage, messaging apps, or internet activity. Because prosecutors view these cases as high-priority investigations, they rely heavily on online data to build their case and often move quickly. If you have been accused of a...

What Should You Do When You’re Charged with Possession of Child Pornography in Maryland?

Nov 5, 2025

Facing a child pornography charge in Maryland is an overwhelming and life-altering experience. These cases are treated with extreme seriousness by police, prosecutors, and the courts. Even before a conviction, an accusation alone can jeopardize your career, family relationships, reputation, and freedom. Because of the severe penalties and long-term consequences, it is important to understand what you should and should not do the moment you learn you are being charged. Whether the allegation involves online...

Are Police More Likely to Set Up DUI Checkpoints on Halloween in Maryland?

Oct 30, 2025

Halloween is a night of celebration filled with costumes, parties, and late-night fun. But for drivers in Maryland, it is also one of the nights when law enforcement takes extra precautions on the road. Yes, they are. Police agencies often increase At Why Halloween Is a Target for DUI Enforcement Halloween combines several factors that make it a high-risk night for drivers and pedestrians: More drinking and parties More pedestrians Late-night activity...

“It’s a Very Good Day for Luigi Mangione”: Tom Maronick Responds to Terrorism Charges Dropped

Oct 20, 2025

A New York City judge recently dismissed the terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, the 27-year old man accused of killing United Healthcare president, Brian Thompson. Legal analyst and criminal defense attorney, Terrorism Charges Against Luigi Mangione Dropped In the latest development in the trial of Luigi Mangione, Judge Gregory Carro dismissed the two terrorism charges against the former data engineer. In his published Per Judge Carro, New York law does not consider an...