A person who has been convicted of drunk driving may be required by law to install an ignition interlock device on their vehicle. This prevents them from getting behind the wheel when their blood alcohol is above a certain limit. This may be set below the legal limit for a conviction for driving under the influence. While the installation of such a device might be required after a first-time offense, it is more likely to be ordered after multiple DUI offenses. What is the … [Read more...]

When it comes to dealing with the letter of the law, the amount of legalese you'll have to cut through alone can be enough to make your head spin. When you add onto that the stigma and stress that can be involved with something like a DUI charge, the whole process can be enough to make you feel like you have no way out. But while these charges are serious and can turn into quite a real hassle, they can be handled properly if you find the right DUI attorney for the job. These lawyers can do … [Read more...]

When someone is charged with a serious crime, competent defense is an essential component in making sure the rights of the Defendant are protected throughout his or her experience with the Criminal Justice System. That means defendants have a very important choice to make: do they go with a private Criminal Defense Attorney or a Court-appointed Defender. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the key differences, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of both. Court-appointed … [Read more...]

Immigration, a prominent issue as the presidential campaign begins in earnest, is a complicated, emotional and broad subject. Immigration reform has been one of President Obama’s biggest political battles. As the presidential candidate field fills up, many are wondering whether the next White House occupant might help or hinder prospects for comprehensive reform, or try to undo Obama’s immigration executive action for undocumented immigrants. Here’s a look at where some of the 2016 candidates … [Read more...]

For over a century Switzerland has developed its secure banking system around its commitment to privacy protection. In the recent years, this commitment has come under serious international pressure. There was for example the purchase by the German tax authorities of bank data stolen by an employee from Credit Suisse and disclosures to US authorities by former UBS banker Bradley Birkenfeld about the bank’s efforts to target US citizens. The US has made inroads on the Exchange of … [Read more...]

There are days that just aren’t your day. Everyone has those times where things go wrong in one way or another. For those people that decide to break the law, the combination of criminal activity can mix with other bad decisions and lead to cases where you just have to take a moment and think about it. Don’t break the law and temp the fates to land you on a list of dumb criminals; there are enough indignities in your normal life. Here are ten criminals that prove that not all crimes involve a … [Read more...]

In the unfortunate event that you find yourself scheduled to appear in court on DUI charges, you may find yourself asking whether or not a DUI attorney will be able to make any difference in your case. There is a lot of information that you can look up on your own, but the surest way to make sure that you get the lightest sentence possible is to retain the service of a DUI attorney. If this isn’t your first DUI, it is especially important to consult with a DUI attorney. Entering Your Plea If … [Read more...]

The best legal topics comes from real leads who have questions about their case. Today, I spoke to a Maryland DUI lead who had a question about her Maryland CDL. The lead has a Maryland CDL (commercial driver's license) Class B. She was pulled over for a DUI in Baltimore County while driving her personal vehicle. The lead had a BAC of 0.19. The lead was concerned about the effect a DWI would have on her Maryland CDL Class B. Just like any Maryland DUI with BAC of 0.19, the lead's … [Read more...]

Criminal law is the series of laws that govern crime and social behavior. They are the general rules of society that are designed to uphold the integrity of citizens and ensure that everyone is kept safe. They are the laws that are set up to punish the guilty and bring justice to victims. In basic definition criminal law is any law pertaining to crime. Crime is defined as any action or lack of action, that leads to breaking a law. There are federal and local laws, however, all crimes must be in … [Read more...]