Baltimore County African-American Cultural Festival
By Cohen & Dwin, P.A. on September 23, 2019
In Community
Cohen & Dwin was thrilled to be a part of the Baltimore County African-American Cultural Festival, hosted by Radio One, on Saturday. Please enjoy some pictures from the day.
Peace Orders and Protection Orders, What’s the Difference?
By Harold Dwin on January 23, 2019
In Criminal Law
If you feel a threat of domestic violence, the Maryland court system can help by issuing a peace order or protective order. The difference between the two depends on your relationship to the person that is threatening you. If any of… read more
Field Testing for Narcotics
By Harold Dwin on January 23, 2019
In Criminal Law
Have you been arrested and charged with possession of drugs based on a field test performed by local law enforcement? If so, you should be aware that a recent study has found nearly 70 percent of these tests provide false positives and… read more
The Militarization of Police
By Harold Dwin on January 23, 2019
In Criminal Law
Since 2008, the Baltimore Police Department has spent more than $589,000 on military-style equipment. This is in addition to military weapons and armor supplied to the police through the federal 1033 program and grants provided by the Department of Homeland… read more
Festivals and Unlawful Search
By Harold Dwin on January 23, 2019
In Criminal Law
Festival season is upon us and, along with it, many people may find themselves being searched by law enforcement. A shocking number of these searches are not performed properly and may even violate myriad legal protections and guaranteed rights. Law… read more
Steps to Follow if You’re Stopped for DUI or DWI in Maryland
By Ioana David on January 23, 2019
In Accidents
In Maryland, drivers who are stopped for suspicion of drunk driving may be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), depending on your blood-alcohol concentration. Both are severe offenses with potentially life-changing consequences, and knowing what… read more
What You Should Know About Field Sobriety Tests
By Harold Dwin on January 23, 2019
In Accidents
If you’re stopped for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) in Maryland, you are required by law to submit to a blood, urine or breath test. As part of their protocol in potential DUI or DWI… read more
Teen Safe Driving Week
By Ioana David on January 23, 2019
In Accidents
The CDC reports that an average of six teenagers between the ages of 16 and 19 are killed every day in car accidents in the United States. Teen drivers are three-times more likely to be involved in car accidents than those over… read more
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
By Ioana David on January 23, 2019
In Accidents
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness month – a month dedicated to raising public awareness of the dangers of distracted driving while encouraging motorists to take steps to help avoid causing car accidents. While the basic focus of National Distracted Driver… read more
Should I Refuse a Field Sobriety Test in Maryland?
By Ioana David on January 23, 2019
In Accidents
Although Maryland has an implied consent law that means drivers agree to undergo a preliminary breath test if stopped for suspicion of driving under the influence, there is no penalty for refusing to submit to a field sobriety test. While you… read more