Baltimore Riots: The Legal Implications
Recently, the country has been in an uproar over the relationship between police officers and the African American community. Numerous controversies have occurred around the country where black suspects have died in the custody of police. For obvious reasons, this has set both communities on edge and has posed a serious public safety issue. In
Read MoreKnow Your Rights: DUI
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious charge in every state across the country, including Maryland. Some drivers are pulled over and arrested for a DUI when they have not had any alcohol at all; others have had very little to drink, but have had enough to cause suspicion. According to FBI arrest statistics,
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What is Bail?
If you are placed in jail, the judge will likely set a bail amount. Many people do not fully understand what bail is and how bail works. It’s common to assume that posting bail is like a “get out of jail free card.” In fact, bail is merely a financial assurance for the court that
Read MoreCurrent Status of Baltimore City Speed Cameras
Speeding is a problem in the city of Baltimore, and with the advances of technology, it was only a matter of time before the government used it to catch speeders. To help control the speeding population, speed cameras were installed at specific locations to ensure that better coverage was possible. Instead of hiring more police
Read MoreExpungement vs. Seal
As criminal defense attorneys, our goal is not just to defend you in court, but to ensure that your rights and criminal history are protected. If you are arrested on a criminal offense in your younger days and are now applying for a government job, it may be a bit more difficult than you might
Read MoreMaryland Crime Statistics
Crime is a problem across the country, and it usually falls to the statisticians to determine how well law enforcement is decreasing it. The numbers for Maryland are surprising in that there are so many theft charges. However, that amount has decreased from 2010 to 2013. Murders and rapes have also decreased in this time
Read MoreNew Maryland Law: No Cell Phones While Driving
At the Law Offices of Blackford & Flohr, we understand there is a lot of confusion around many of the laws in place. It can be difficult to keep up with all of the new laws coming into play, so we’ve taken the liberty to start a new blog series on New Maryland Laws. Stay
Read MoreNew Maryland Law: Marijuana Decriminalized
The United States has been passing marijuana decriminalization laws all across the country. As of October 1, 2014, marijuana is now decriminalized in Maryland, meaning it will be treated as a civil offense as opposed to a criminal offense; however, marijuana is still illegal. Medical marijuana (marijuana prescribed by your doctor for pain) is
Read MoreNew Maryland Law: Move Over Law (Emergency Vehicles & Bicycles)
Keeping up with the new Maryland laws can be difficult and confusing, so we’d like to keep you informed about the new laws that will most impact your everyday life. Oftentimes, Marylanders are arrested for laws they did not even know existed. Some are charged with penalties and fines they did not know were associated
Read MoreArrest Process and Release
If you are arrested by the police, then you will go through what is known as the arrest process. These are the steps in which police officers take before, during, and after placing you under arrest. Sometimes steps are skipped or performed incorrectly, which may be the basis of a legal challenge to suppress evidence in
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