March 2022 - Carey Law Office

Mar 28, 2022

Penalties for Drug Crimes Within School Zones

By Joseph Carey|March 28th, 2022|Criminal, Drugs|0 Comments

It is no secret that the United States has a prison problem. Prisons far too full, and the government spends no small amount of money housing prisoners. Thanks to the failed “War on Drugs,” there are people serving sentences of ten, twenty, even up to thirty years in prison for non-violent crimes. For many, these long sentences are the result of prior arrests and convictions (mandatory sentencing for the so-called “three strikes” rules; others for [...]

Mar 22, 2022

What Is Boating Under the Influence?

By Joseph Carey|March 22nd, 2022|BUI|0 Comments

With the winter season beginning to wane, it is the time of year that we begin to dream about sunshine, warm weather, and getting out on the ocean. Summertime has always been the time of year when we plan all our outdoor activities, including relaxation and play. If you have a boat (or plan on getting one), then imagining yourself out on the lake at Allen Pond Park or taking the boat out in Whitehall [...]

Mar 14, 2022

Can I Be Charged with a Crime if My Autonomous Car Causes a Fatal Accident?

By Carey Law Office LLC|March 14th, 2022|Auto Accidents|0 Comments

Autonomous cars are here, and more Americans are purchasing vehicles that have some of their features: lane assist, automatic braking, and so forth. Most people may think these vehicles, which come with modes called “autopilot” or something similar, are fully capable of driving themselves, and that human intervention is not as necessary as it actually is. The truth of the matter is that, at most, these current vehicles are only capable of partial autonomous driving, [...]

Mar 7, 2022

Why Are Nurses Abusing Prescription Drugs?

By Joseph Carey|March 7th, 2022|Drugs|0 Comments

The pandemic has been difficult for all of us. A new and contagious virus combined with the solitude of staying at home to avoid catching it makes our lives different and more complicated than they have been in the past. It makes sense that many of us are seeking outlets to escape the situations that we find ourselves in. As difficult as the average person has had it, it is without question that medical personnel [...]

Mar 1, 2022

The Impact of Criminal Convictions on Security Clearances in Maryland

By Joseph Carey|March 1st, 2022|Criminal|0 Comments

If you were to ask the average person what punishments they think of when they hear the words “criminal conviction,” you would likely hear answers like “jail time” or “fines.” Others might mention restitution, or the loss of the right to vote. All of these penalties are, of course, possible – but there are collateral damages to a conviction that you may not know. One such example is the loss of a security clearance. A [...]

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