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...
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Property crimes: Man accused of setting fire to church
On behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jul 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
Man charged with drunk driving blamed for multiple crashes
On behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jul 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
Former police officer assists domestic violence survivor
On behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jul 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
Drunk driving Learning Collaborative shows seriousness of DUI
On behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jul 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Being charged for intoxicated driving is a common occurrence. Some people may assume that this fact means that the judicial system doesn’t severely punish those convicted of drunk driving. This assumption is false, as the punishment for a DUI conviction is...
Drug charges still serious even without violence
On behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jun 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Most people know how serious drug-related crimes are considered by the criminal justice system. However, people often assume that if they cooperate with police, courts will be lenient. While a court may take it into consideration, it doesn’t automatically mean that...
Theft and property crimes require competent criminal defense
On behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jun 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many people make the mistake of assuming that certain lower-level offenses in Maryland don’t carry significant punishment. This is simply not true, as many nonviolent offenses are still punishable with jail time, fines or probation. Even if those convicted manage to...
Man charged with drunk driving after motorcycle crash injures 2
On behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jun 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
Being charged with a DUI is often life-changing for those who experience it. Depending on the circumstances, conviction could mean many different forms of punishment. If a crash that results in injury or fatality happens in connection with drunk driving, the...
SUV driver charged with drunk driving after motorcycle crash
On behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jun 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many people who break the law never actually set out to do so. When it happens, they may assume that more common offenses won’t have a significant impact on their lives. This is simply not true, as the court system takes certain nonviolent crimes just as seriously as...
Criminal defense: Drug charges for 2 people in motel
On behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | May 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
People in Maryland sometimes assume that the judicial system is more lenient on nonviolent crimes. While there may be differences, nonviolent crimes can still carry the possibility of significant punishment. This is often the case with drug-related charges such as...