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In an increasingly divided political climate, the practice of “swatting” has become more prevalent. Politicians, judges and other high-profile people have been targeted. So have those less widely known. For example, at the beginning of the year, an assistant principal...

Plea deals are the way the majority of criminal cases are resolved. These deals usually benefit the court and the defendant. There are several things that defendants need to know if they’re considering a plea deal.  One of the most important things to remember about...

For the most part, police officers across Maryland do admirable work in protecting citizens. Nonetheless, law enforcement are not immune from making mistakes.  Errors or misconduct by law enforcement can have a devastating impact on a person’s life. For instance, a...

When you see some stories about alleged criminal activity, those who know the person who was arrested say that it was very out of character for them. This is not something they would ordinarily do. This can lead to speculation that they may have been influenced by a...

If the police charge you with a crime, you might place your faith in the justice system. You might assume all you need to do is show up in court, and the judge will see that the police have made a mistake and send you on your way. Sadly, there is no guarantee that...

Getting a criminal record will change your life more than you realize. In fact, it will affect your life more than most people realize. If you ask people what happens when someone is convicted of a crime, they might reply with something like, “You do the crime, you do...

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...

Many people facing criminal charges simply think that if they accept punishment, they will be able to get on with their lives after paying their debt to society. Unfortunately, even when conviction for a crime is justified, there is no question that it can have a...

Survivors of domestic violence often feel misunderstood and forgotten by society at large. Though many organizations exist to help, victims may struggle to reach out or be unaware that such resources even exist. The story of one veteran police officer and his efforts...