Law Office of Elizabeth A. Lawrence Blog

It’s illegal to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in all 50 states. But what if you weren’t actually driving the car at the time of your interrogation or arrest? Things start to get a little more nuanced!

More often than not, people associate DUI charges with alcohol. While this is the case most of the time, it’s worth understanding that Maryland drivers can be convicted of DUI when impaired by any controlled substances – even prescription drugs!

Joe Biden was officially sworn into office as President on January 20, 2021. That same day, he made several significant immigration policy changes as well. Discover the key details in our latest blog post!

In the state of Maryland, there are a host of punishable driving offenses. Punishment for these offenses generally ranges from a simple infraction to felony charges. As such, you should make sure you have an experienced attorney representing you if you are at risk for any potential life changing consequences from a driving offense.

The start of a new year is a great time to get organized, set new goals and plan out your year ahead. As you do so, we recommend taking some time to ensure you’re familiar with the new REAL ID compliance deadline. Starting October 1, 2021, all air travelers are required to present a valid passport, military ID or REAL ID-compliant driver’s license to board a flight within the United States. If you are not prepared for REAL ID compliance, you may not be able to get to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint or fly.

You lend your car to your friend or child to run a quick errand and an hour later you receive a call alerting you that they ended up in a car accident. How will this incident impact you? What happens next?

Many businesses and government institutions have been disturbed by the pandemic this year, and sadly the immigration process has been no different. In this blog, we compile a list of key changes of operation standards that United States Citizenship and Immigration Services have implemented as the nation continues to weather the storm of COVID-19.

At Elizabeth Lawrence Law, we always emphasize the importance of selecting an experienced attorney to help with DUI and DWI cases. That’s because there are several repercussions associated with DUI charges that can truly have long lasting effects.  An attorney with experience defending those facing DUI accusations can minimize the risk of punishments that you maybe weren’t even aware of.

If you were recently involved in a car accident in which you were not at fault, you’re likely dealing with a host of stressors as a result. There’s nothing fun about car crashes. After the dust from the initial impact settles, you have to immediately shift your attention to addressing any injuries, filing a claim and receiving appropriate compensation. Is it worth hiring a lawyer to help with this process?

The state of Maryland and the United States have laws in place designed to protect its citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures from law enforcement.  If you follow the news, you’re probably aware that these protections are not always honored. Perhaps you’ve even witnessed an unconstitutional search or seizure firsthand. In this blog, we want to outline the difference between a consensual interaction with the police and an interaction that violates your rights.