Stealing is a very common crime here in Maryland and around the country. The reasons are varied, but the punishment often has the same result in that it can significantly impact a person’s life. This is true whether the person actually committed the offense or has...
Some people who commit crimes may do so out of desperation or because it’s simply the situation that they find themselves in. Regardless of the reason, it can have a serious impact on the rest of their lives. Drug charges in particular, have the potential to...
Charges of domestic violence are no small matter, whatever the circumstances may be. For survivors, it may be just one part of the process of getting away from an abuser. For those accused, the charges are serious and have the potential to significantly impact the...
Those arrested for drug-related crimes are often judged on that one event in their life. This is unfair, as there are numerous factors that often lead into this type of arrest and there are certainly also cases where someone is falsely accused. Still, those facing...
The criminal justice system takes intoxicated driving very seriously. This is understandable, as drunk driving can put the public’s safety at risk. People need to be able to trust that when someone is charged with a DUI that it is necessary and in the best interest of...
So often when picturing a survivor of domestic violence, many people think of a woman. While they are often the most likely victims, men are also frequently subject to abuse from an intimate partner. This is what one player for the Baltimore Ravens, D.J. Fluker,...
Being accused of committing a crime where no one is physically harmed may not seem like a big deal. However, the judicial system considers these offenses just as seriously as any others. Crimes that involve the use of weapons, such as armed robbery, are not taken...
It’s a common part of life for many adults to responsibly enjoy alcohol. However, driving after consuming alcohol could present a problem if the person is pulled over by police. Some people may not realize they are legally intoxicated even if they feel fine to drive,...
Drug possession is a more serious crime than people may realize. Sometimes those charged with it simply assume that distribution or manufacturing of drugs is much more significant. However, any type of drug charges has the potential to significantly impact a person’s...
Anyone who is charged with a crime deserves fair treatment from the judicial system and is guaranteed the presumption of innocence unless and until proven guilty. Often, prosecutions for property crimes are built around eyewitness testimony, with people saying they...
