When the police call someone to their offices for questioning, the person runs the risk of self-incrimination. Even those who "did nothing wrong" or "aren't the primary suspect" could end up facing time in a Maryland state prison after questioning. The police may...
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When can the police collect DNA samples?
A significant debate in the criminal justice system at this time involves when law enforcement officials can constitutionally and lawfully collect DNA evidence. This debate is occurring in Maryland and across the United States. Situations in which DNA collection is...
The reliability of eyewitness testimony in criminal cases
A lot is at stake for Maryland residents formally charged with a criminal offense. The situation becomes more troubling for defendants who face a witness that will testify under oath that they are guilty as accused. Defendants that find themselves in this position may...
Why do many criminal suspects choose to remain silent?
A phone call or in-person visit from the police may come one day. Criminal suspects residing in Maryland might wish to talk things over with the police and tell their side of the story. Doing so could turn into a nightmare scenario. Persons not familiar with police...
Learning about the attorney-client privilege
A primary duty of a Maryland attorney in representing a client is to “preserve inviolate” the confidences of a client. In other words, a Maryland attorney has a legal and professional obligation to protect nearly all communications with a client from disclosure to a...
How do field sobriety tests work?
Intoxicated drivers could present a danger on the road. While under the influence, perceptions and reactions may become dull, contributing to the unsafe operation of a vehicle. When police officers in Maryland notice a driver erratically and recklessly operating a...
Should police be incentivized for DUI arrests?
When performing DUI arrests, police remove drivers from the streets who could be a danger to others and themselves. However, is it necessary to incentivize these officers to make even more DUI arrests? It is a tricky question to answer. On one hand, it makes sense to...
The differences between a DUI and DWI
In Maryland, as elsewhere, driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol or a combination of both substances is illegal. There are slight differences between a DUI and DWI, but both are forms of drunk driving under Maryland law. What constitutes a DUI? DUI stands for...
Defending against unreasonable search and seizure in Maryland
In 2014, two police officers stopped a woman who was parked in front of an apartment complex. When they attempted to question the woman, she says she thought that she was being carjacked and drove away from the complex. The police fired at the vehicle and hit the...