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In Maryland and throughout the U.S., the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution allows police to perform “reasonable” searches and seizures. They may be able to search an individual’s car, home or person to find stolen goods, information about a crime or anything else that may aid an ongoing investigation. Prior to performing a search, authorities…
Drunken driving is an offense which can vary significantly in its consequences, depending on the circumstances. One of the factors which helps determine the severity of the consequences is the concentration of alcohol in the driver’s blood at the time of the arrest. In Maryland, those who are found to have a BAC of .07…
In Maryland and the rest of the U.S., drivers over the age of 21 may not drive a vehicle if their alcohol level is higher than .08 percent. Drivers who are under the age of 21 may not have any level of alcohol in their system. According to statistics from the National Council on Alcoholism…
After an eight-month investigation into alleged drug activities, police in Maryland took three men into custody on Nov. 13. Police say the investigation began in March after information was gathered about alleged drug sales taking place in Westminster. The investigation was concluded with a search and seizure that took place at a residence on East…
When you are facing charges for robbery, armed robbery or burglary in Maryland, it is crucial to begin working with a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Depending on the nature of the allegations against you, these kinds of charges could potentially result in sentences that include decades behind bars. For instance, when a…
In Maryland, as well as nationwide, citizens are protected from arrest and search and seizure without probable cause in most instances. This is guaranteed in the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution. Probable cause means that law enforcement must have legitimate reasons to suspect that any criminal activity is involved. A warrant is obtained after the…