Sextortion Charges in Maryland: What Counts, What the State Must Prove, and How We Defend
September 10, 2025
Sextortion in Maryland covers using threats to force sexual activity or to coerce someone to appear in explicit images or videos. The State has to prove a qualifying threat and that the [...]
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Maryland Extortion (Blackmail) Charges Under CR 3-701 through Section 3-706: Elements, Penalties, and Defenses
September 10, 2025
Maryland treats blackmail as extortion. The State must prove you tried to get money, property, services or something of value by using a wrongful threat, a [...]
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Should I Take a Field Sobriety Test in Maryland?
September 3, 2025
In Maryland, you are not legally required to take field sobriety tests (FSTs) during a DUI stop. Refusing them will not result in license suspension, unlike breath test refusals. These tests are subjective, often unr [...]
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Maryland Recording Law For Real People: Third-Party Audio, Consent, and Sharing
August 27, 2025
Maryland's rule is simple to say and easy to trip over. For most private conversations, everyone must agree to the audio recording. The rule lives in Cour [...]
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Driving While Suspended or Revoked in Maryland: Section 16-303 Charges, Penalties, and Defenses
August 19, 2025
Maryland Transportation Article Section 16-303 makes it a crime to drive while your license or driving privilege is refused, canceled, [...]
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Understanding Maryland's Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Process in DUI Drug Cases
August 12, 2025
A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) is a specially trained officer who follows a standardized 12-step process to evaluate suspected drug-impaired drivers. Their testimony can be influential in DUI drug pros [...]
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Can You Get a DUI for Sleeping in Your Car in Maryland?
August 4, 2025
Yes, you can be charged with DUI in Maryland even if you're just sleeping in your parked car. It all comes down to whether you were in "actual physical control" of the vehicle. [...]
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Can You Get a DUI on Private Property in Maryland?
August 1, 2025
Yes, you can be charged with a DUI even if you're on private property in Maryland. The law doesn't restrict DUI enforcement to public highways. If you're impaired and operating a vehicle you could face the same [...]
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Arrested for Prescription Drug Fraud in Maryland? Here's What You Need to Know
July 22, 2025
Prescription drug fraud is a serious offense in Maryland, carrying significant criminal penalties. Understanding your charges under Maryland law and knowing your rights can greatly impact the outcom [...]
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Is My Charge Eligible for Expungement in Maryland?
July 15, 2025
If you're looking to clear your criminal record in Maryland, knowing which charges qualify under the new Expungement Reform Act of 2025 is essential. Here's a detailed, specific list to help you determine your [...]
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