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Open container laws in Maryland relate to alcoholic beverage consumption in public spaces and vehicles. A beer bottle, can, or other vessel that contains alcohol cannot be taken into public or into a vehicle with its seal...

When given the choice, most people would select probation over prison or jail time. Being able to avoid a period of uninterrupted confinement is the preferable option in almost every way.  However, probation does not...

There are serious legal consequences for missing a court date in Maryland. As a result, it is important to understand what it means not to attend a scheduled court appearance. Court dates are not optional. When someone fails...

A new law in Maryland will soon change the regulations regarding interlock device (IID) installation for DUI and DWI offenders who accept probation before judgment. While this has costly implications for all drivers, it is...

If you recently moved to Maryland and do not yet have a Maryland driver’s license, you will want to get a new license as quickly as possible. Driving without a valid license in Maryland carries steep penalties, and a...

If you have been arrested for shoplifting in Maryland, the consequences you are facing depend on the specific facts of your case. Unlike many other states, Maryland does not have a specific shoplifting statute. Instead,...

If you received a speeding ticket in Maryland, you need to be very careful about what you do next. While you may have options for fighting your ticket, mistakes and oversights can lead to unnecessary consequences. With this...

Facing a DUI charge in Maryland carries serious risks regardless of the circumstances involved. But, if you have a prior DUI on your record, the risks of facing prosecution as a repeat offender are even more severe. This is...