The Importance of Hiring a Criminal Attorney Who is Local

I was sitting in District Court in Howard County today.  Howard County District Court is one of those jurisdictions where each judge is assigned a permanent courtroom.  Judge Brown is in Courtroom 2, Judge Brooks is in Courtroom 1, etc.…  This means that, as a practicing attorney, I am familiar enough with the jurisdiction that…

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What to Do if in an Automobile Accident in Maryland

Laurel, Maryland is home to more than 25,000 residents, and spreads across Howard, Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties. With so many people hitting the road on their way to work or home, it is no surprise that automobile accidents or motor vehicle collisions can become a reality for the residents of these counties. If…

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Digital Privacy at the U.S. Border

The Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agency as the authority to inspect and confiscate electronic devices of any traveler entering the United States, including that of Unite States citizens.  The government has asserted a broad authority to inspect an individual’s electronic devices, including cell phones, laptops, and e-Readers.  This sometimes leads to CBP officials to…

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Metabolic Ketosis & False Positives with Ignition Interlock System

This post is going to answer several questions pertaining to the interaction between metabolic ketosis and participation in the Maryland Ignition Interlock program.  Before we get into the interaction between these two seemingly disconnected things, it would be useful to have a working understanding of both of the them.  We will start with a very…

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Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) in Maryland

When a person gets pulled over for suspicion of DUI or DWI in Maryland, the police officer will often ask them to perform a set of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs), otherwise known as roadside tests.  These are divided attention tests that look at a person’s balance, coordination, and ability to follow a long series…

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