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When the police stop a vehicle they can collect evidence to incriminate the driver. The police have several methods of collecting evidence. However, drivers also have certain rights that protect them from criminal charges. Here is how the police gather evidence during...
Being involved in a T-bone crash, wherein one vehicle impacts the side of another, can be particularly devastating accident scenario. Unlike, say, a low-speed rear-end collision, most T-bone crashes – including those that occur at lower speeds – have a particularly...
Have you ever wondered what the legal boundaries are concerning self-defense? What actions are considered acceptable, and under what circumstances? Self-defense laws in Maryland are distinct from those in many other states. While there’s no specific statute outlining...
Aggressive driving is a common term used to describe road rage. This occurs when a motorist loses control of their anger and puts others in danger because of their actions. Road rage is a contributing factor in one-third of all accidents that result in fatalities,...
The police can stop a vehicle if they have reasonable suspicion that a driver violated traffic laws, such as drunk driving. For a driver to be lawfully arrested and face criminal charges and penalties after a traffic stop, the police need to have probable cause. To...
The prospect of going to jail if you’ve been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) may be your primary concern. While jail time is a real possibility, especially for repeat offenders or those involved in accidents resulting in injury or death, the financial...
Car accidents can be devastating, perhaps especially when a crash victim is already dealing with a pre-existing injury. Pre-existing injuries refer to any health conditions or injuries that existed before the car accident occurred. These injuries can range from...
Fatal car accidents happen on both rural roads and city streets. In fact, the numbers are fairly even. If you look at the stats for any given year in the United States, about half of the fatal car crashes will take place in rural areas. This feels like a natural...
Overcrowding remains a serious problem in Maryland’s jails and prisons – as it does throughout the country. If you’re facing incarceration for a non-violent crime, that could present a silver lining for you. Maryland has home detention programs that are managed by...
When the lights from the police car come on behind your vehicle, you may not be sure why you’re getting pulled over. Did you break the speed limit? Were you drifting out of your lane? Did the officer think you rolled through a stop sign? Naturally, this can be...