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Drowsy Driving
Many people are concerned about sharing the road with drunk drivers, and for good reason. There are many dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or driving while intoxicated. However, many people are unaware of the dangers of sharing the road with drowsy drivers. With the recent time change and the shorter days it…
Read MoreMaryland Drinking and Driving Charges
Baltimore DUI: Halloween parties are known to be among the social highlights of the year. However, Halloween is also known for a statistical rise in DUI/DWI charges that often result from people leaving the aforementioned Halloween parties. Halloween is an exceptionally dangerous time to drink and drive. Not only are police officers on an increased…
Read MoreCriminal Law: Expunging Criminal Records in Maryland
How to Qualify for Expungement of Criminal Records Sometimes, the past comes back to haunt people. It can be both extremely frustrating and discouraging when public records become an obstacle to employment, finance, and other opportunities. Expunging criminal records in Maryland is an opportunity to remove past arrest and conviction records. Arrest and conviction records…
Read MoreMaryland Criminal Law: What Increases the Severity of Drug Crimes in Maryland?
Drug laws in Maryland include several factors that may increase the severity of both the crime and the punishment.
Read MoreBaltimore Sun: “Towson gynecologist took photos with patients’ consent, lawyers say”
Attorneys from Alperstein & Diener were recently interviewed for the Baltimore Sun in regards to their defense of a local doctor facing allegations. The matter has become a high-profile case within the media, as reports surfaced discussing the nature of picture files stored on the doctor’s cellular phone and computer. Attorneys Andrew Alperstein and Melanie…
Read MoreSobeloff Society's Award Dinner
Final preparations are underway for the Simon E. Sobeloff Society’s award dinner on October 24th, 2013.
Read MoreNew Laws: Changes that go into effect beginning October 1st
If you’ve driven the Beltway in Maryland, odds are that you’ve seen the MDOT signs warning that new Traffic laws go into effect starting on October1st. What the signs don’t tell you is what the new laws are.
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