The Maryland Court of Appeals has been on a steady march in the right direction when it comes to cops pulling people over for the smell of marijuana. In a unanimous opinion this summer the court said, without hesitation, no: The odor of marijuana, without more, does...
Understanding Payable and Must Appear Tickets in Maryland Must Appear and Payable. These are the two types of traffic tickets you can get in the state of Maryland. Let’s start with the more serious “must appear tickets.” What kind of ticket is a must...
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From Revolution to Evolution: How Technology Can Revitalize the Fourth Amendment by Mirriam Z. Seddiq. Drafted May 10, 2018. https://www.seddiqlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/May2018Article.FourthAmendment.MirriamSeddiq.pdf
Implication for Immigration Law of New Ruling on Theft Conviction The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the federal appeals circuit that includes Maryland, has ruled that theft convictions are not crimes involving moral turpitude (CIMT). The ruling can be found here....
Navigating Maryland Drug Possession Charges For Found Drugs in Your Car We have many clients who come to us completely frustrated. They get pulled over, or get pulled over while driving in another person’s car, and get in trouble for either guns or drugs that...