You can fail field sobriety tests if you’re sober
In many cases, a police officer who pulls you over on suspicion of drunk driving will ask you to do field sobriety tests. They may use these if they don’t have a portable breath test or simply as a way...
View Article2 mistakes to avoid if charged with domestic violence
An indictment for domestic violence can change your life forever. Even if you are not convicted, a domestic violence charge can leave a lasting stain on your reputation. And if you are charged and...
View Article4 ways to approach your child about divorce
After you and your spouse talk about plans to divorce, it’ll eventually be time to talk to your child. For the entirety of your child’s life, they have likely seen their parents together under one...
View ArticleWhat does a first degree rape charge in Maryland mean?
A first-degree rape charge is among the most serious offenses you can face under Maryland law. The ramifications may extend far beyond doing time in jail if convicted. Your reputation and career could...
View ArticleProposed Title IX changes to college sexual misconduct cases
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has introduced a “draft rule” that proposes a number of changes to Title IX. As many of our readers know, that is the law that prohibits sex-based discrimination...
View ArticleDivorcing with a toddler
If you’re divorcing with a toddler, you may have friends and family telling you how “lucky” you are that you don’t have to deal with all the questions that kids even a little bit older ask and the...
View ArticleConsent to sexual activity only applies at that moment
One of the best ways to protect yourself from allegations of sexual misconduct or even assault is just to ensure that you get consent from your partner whenever you engage in these activities....
View ArticleWhy so many people wait until after the holidays to file
Filing for divorce is one of the biggest, most disruptive decisions a married individual can make. Everything about their daily life will likely change during the divorce process, from how they spend...
View ArticleThe bar for traffic stops is very low
In the case of a DUI traffic stop, the officer needs to have a reason to pull the car over prior to doing so. This is to prevent police officers from randomly stopping cars until they find a drunk...
View ArticleWhat is a parenting plan?
When a child’s parents separate or divorce, it’s often difficult to figure out exactly how their co-parenting arrangement will work. How will the schedule that dictates at which house a child will...
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