Theft & Property Crimes

If someone agrees to break the law with one or more other people at a point in the future, they may be charged with conspiracy to commit that crime. Conspiracy charges are among the most serious in Maryland, especially when felony offenses are involved. A conviction...

For years, groups like the Innocence Project have been tracking exonerations in the United States. Because of the way that we can now use DNA evidence, it has been possible to release people who were falsely convicted. You do see stories about this every so often, so...

Legal trouble is not something you ever want to face, but some offenses are worse than others. For example, a conviction for theft can lead to incarceration and expensive fines. Those who were drunk or incapacitated at the time of the alleged theft often wonder if...

If you are facing criminal charges then it means that law enforcement and the prosecution have found evidence against you. They might feel like it’s strong and compelling evidence, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it is.  If someone says they saw you do something,...

It's no secret that shoplifting is a big problem in the United States. Stores lose billions of dollars annually to thieves who steal items without paying for them.  But what happens when an honest mistake leads to a charge of shoplifting? Can you be convicted of a...

Facing criminal charges can be an extremely worrying time. To get to this stage, both law enforcement and the prosecution must feel that they have evidence that is compelling enough to make a case.  Typically, when a criminal case goes to trial, all evidence will be...

If you are indicted and charged with a crime, you need to know and exercise your legal rights. For instance, the 5th Amendment accords to you the right against self-incrimination. It also protects you from incriminating yourself. And, it reaffirms your right to legal...

Many criminal cases don’t ever go through the trial process. Instead, they’re resolved through a plea deal. While this is very common, it’s something that the defendants should carefully consider as they’re trying to decide how to handle their defense.  A plea deal is...

When you run into a major financial expense at home – whether it’s your plumbing, a bug infestation or a big tree that needs to come down – you may not always have the money or credit to make immediate repairs. Businesses, too, sometimes run into a problem where they...

When someone is accused of theft or shoplifting, it’s often assumed that they simply tried to take an item without paying for it at all. Maybe they put the item in their pocket and tried to walk through the alarm system at the front of the store. Maybe they purchased...