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- An overview of controlled dangerous substances in Maryland
Mar 21, 2023
Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) have always been a problem in Maryland, but the pandemic caused a new surge in use, overdoses, and death. Here’s a breakdown of Maryland’s CDS classifications, known as “schedules.” Schedule I Drugs in this group are considered highly addictive, unsafe and have no approved use for medical treatments. Marijuana (organic and synthetic) Heroin LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) Peyote (mescaline) Ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) Bath salts...Read More - What is indecent exposure in Maryland?
Mar 20, 2023
Maryland law defines Examples of indecent exposure in Maryland include: Public urination or defecation Flashing or streaking Masturbation in public Sexual acts in public Mooning What is not regarded as indecent exposure in Maryland Mothers who breastfeed their children in public may be accused of indecent exposure. However, breastfeeding in public is allowed under Maryland law, so it might be easier to defend against this type...Read More - What are the penalties in Maryland for indecent exposure?
Mar 8, 2023
Ocean City, Maryland is an oceanside resort town. Sometimes, while on vacation, people have a bit too much too drink and do things they normally wouldn’t do such as expose themselves to others. It can be surprising who is facing such charges. A Cecil County prosecutor was charged with indecent exposure and disorderly conduct. Officers responded to a report of a nude man on a balcony at an Ocean City, Maryland hotel. He...Read More - Carrying a firearm without a permit in Maryland
Mar 7, 2023
The state of Maryland requires gun owners to obtain a There are, of course, legal penalties for carrying a firearm without a permit, but what about storing a firearm in your car or carrying a firearm with a permit from another state? Transporting firearms within Maryland You can transport a firearm in your vehicle in Maryland without a permit The gun must be stored in a locked container, unloaded,...Read More - Lawmakers considering increased penalties for indecent exposure aimed at minors
Feb 27, 2023
Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that would increase the penalties for those convicted of indecent exposure when the target is a child. Supporters say the crime demands more substantial penalties when witnessed by a juvenile. St. Mary’s County legislator, Democrat Brian Crosby, told the Capital News Service (CNS) that he drafted the bill to address repeated incidents of indecent exposure cases in his county involving young girls. There have been 189 reported...Read More - What is the statute of limitations for rape in Maryland?
Feb 24, 2023
Maryland’s Here is a breakdown of the laws as they stand in 2023: Felony sex crimes Maryland has no statute of limitations for felony sexual crimes, regardless of the age of the victim. This includes: First-degree and second-degree rape First-, second- and third-degree sexual offense First- and second-degree attempted rape First- and second-degree attempted sexual offense First-degree rape This action is defined as forcibly compelling...Read More - “Slip and fall” Case Against Wal-Mart Moves to Trial
Feb 22, 2023
A Baltimore man’s “slip and fall” lawsuit against Wal-Mart will be allowed to go forward after the appeals court ruled that the trial court should not have granted the store’s request to end the case in its early stages. The appellate court of Maryland said that a statement by a Wal-Mart employee regarding whether the store knew about alleged liquid on the floor was not hearsay and should receive consideration. The plaintiff filed...Read More - Maryland Lawmakers Mulling Several Gun Control Measures
Feb 13, 2023
Maryland lawmakers are considering several proposals that would limit gun ownership and possession. The About 114,000 Marylanders can wear and carry a firearm in public. A gun rights group, Maryland Shall Issue, opposes the measure. The organization declared the bill “dead on arrival” and said in a statement that similar legislation has been struck down by federal courts in New York and New Jersey. Republican lawmakers also oppose the measure...Read More - Does Maryland have Romeo and Juliet laws?
Feb 9, 2023
It’s common for age of consent laws and Romeo and Juliet laws to get a little muddy. Maryland has largely avoided this confusion with straightforward, consistent age parameters. Here are how these laws break down as they currently stand. Age of consent This refers to the minimum age at which an individual is judged competent enough to legally consent to sexual activities. Each state in the U.S. has laws regarding age of consent,...Read More - Maryland Lawmakers Considering Whether Police can Stop Motorists for Cannabis Scent
Feb 8, 2023
Maryland lawmakers are debating a The bill would also prohibit police from using cannabis-related evidence as the sole basis to establish reasonable suspicion or probable cause for a stop including possession of cannabis, suspicion that the person possesses cannabis and the presence of money near cannabis. Baltimore City state legislator Sen. Jill Carter sponsored the bill. Last year, Maryland’s top court ruled in a 4-3 decision that police can stop someone...Read More