May police search my car based on the odor of marijuana?
For many years, Maryland law allowed for a law enforcement officer to search a vehicle at a traffic stop on the grounds that the officer smelled the odor of marijuana, since marijuana was considered an illegal substance, and therefore contraband, in the State of...
What You Should Do If You Cause a Car Accident
By Marc Emden, Esq. While causing an car accident can cause stress, there are good and bad ways to handle a wreck. If you truly caused the accident, like a rear end collision, first admit it to yourself: “I probably messed up.” This step will help you focus on your...Can a Driving While Under the Influence Conviction Prevent My Citizenship?
Can a DUI Conviction Prevent my Citizenship? We had come to realize that receiving a ticket for drinking and driving creates stress and inconvenience should we get convicted or receive probation before judgment for this offense. This problem is now compounded if you...
Hiring a Lawyer for Your Criminal or DUI / DWI Case
By Marc Emden, Esq. You should give some thought to your decision of hiring a lawyer for your criminal or DUI or DWI case. Questions to Ask a Lawyer Before Hiring Them for Your Criminal or DUI Case If your case is filed in Montgomery County, Maryland, for example, do...Supreme Court to Hear New Case on DUI’s
By Maya Kushner, Esq. and Marc Emden, Esq. Using a federal law known as the implied consent law, police are getting around the search warrant requirement by coercing suspects into consenting to a blood test when they are charged with violating DUI laws on federal...
