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When driving, you expect to get to your destination safely. However, sharing the road with a drunk driver can lower the likelihood of that happening. But what are the chances of being around a drunk driver when driving on Maryland roads? Here is what you need to know:...
Pedestrian accidents can be one of the most devastating types of traffic collisions. Unlike drivers and their passengers, pedestrians have no physical protection when hit by a vehicle. Even low-speed impacts can cause life-changing injuries. Understanding the...
Any involvement in the trade or abuse of illicit drugs or controlled substances can lead to criminal prosecution. Individuals who use, possess, transfer or manufacture drugs are vulnerable to prosecution. Even people who are aware that others actively abuse drugs...
Car crashes occur daily in Maryland, but most of them are minor. Drivers and people who regularly ride in motor vehicles may understand that they are at risk of injury or death, but they may not really understand the likelihood of dying in a crash. Some people become...
Maryland prosecutes people for both driving while impaired (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. Under state statutes, DUI offenses are the lesser charge, while DWI offenses are more serious. Those accused of a DWI offense typically have a blood...
If you are a regular user of social media, it might never occur to you that there are times when it is better to avoid it -- but that may be the situation you are in if you are currently facing any kind of criminal charges. It’s widely known that police forces,...
Slip-and-fall incidents can happen at any time. However, certain circumstances increase the likelihood of people losing traction in public locations and experiencing a same-level fall. Even when the weather outside is blustery, retail establishments may have a steady...
Mirrors are mandatory on any vehicle you can purchase to use on the public roads. Yet, you only have to think about the number of crashes that occur because a driver did not realize someone was alongside or behind them to realize that something is not working. Having...
When someone steps forward as an eyewitness to an alleged crime, they are usually doing it with good intentions. While there are some who knowingly lie in order to serve their own motives, most who come forward believe they are telling the truth. So why are there so...
If you are out to do some Christmas shopping or hit the New Year sales, it is crucial to bear in mind that it can be a dangerous time on the roads and in the parking lots of popular stores or malls. The pressure on people to find the right gift plus the stress of...