Can a cop pull you over for no reason

A police officer cannot pull you over for no legitimate reason, to answer your question directly. An officer on foot, however, may approach you to...

Under Section 5-601 of the Maryland Criminal Code, the punishment for simple possession of non-marijuana, controlled dangerous substances...

What are the charges for someone who uses a deadly weapon but it is used in self defense?

It depends on the extent of the injury and the location of the same. In Maryland, for a first degree assault (a felony that carries 25 years of...

How long do I have to appeal?

Echoing what my Maryland colleague stated, there are several post-conviction options to a person who has served a Maryland sentence and missed the...

If you were caught with 1 ecstacy pill, and police told you to go home and not given any paperwork. Is it still an arrest?

It is not usual but some Maryland jurisdictions use this law enforcement tactic to detain/arrest a large number of drug-dealing suspects (including...