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People who are on probation or parole will have to comply with certain terms. When they don’t, the supervising officer can issue a violation. A parole or probation violation is a serious matter that’s handled through a bench trial. What is a bench trial? A bench...
Driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while impaired (DWI) are terms interchangeably used when referring to a drunk driving offense in some states. However, it is a bit different in Maryland. A DUI and a DWI do not refer to the same exact offense, at least...
Domestic violence is a serious offense. It is defined as an actual or a threat of physical, sexual or psychological harm to an intimate partner or a family member. A domestic violence charge carries significant penalties. If you are facing this situation, here is what...
Drug crimes like selling (distributing) cocaine and other controlled substances are heavily prosecuted in Maryland. Upon conviction, defendants can face up to 20 years in prison, depending on the type and amount of the illegal substance. Avoiding a conviction is the...
If the worst has happened and you’ve found yourself pulled over by the police for driving while under the influence, it can feel like the end of the world. You’ll have a hundred questions and thoughts going through your head about what’s coming next and how this is...
Have you discovered the police have a warrant for your arrest? Are you unsure what to do? It can be overwhelming to know the police have an arrest warrant for you and even if you are innocent, there is no guarantee the court will believe you. Even if you prove your...
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...
Say that you’re driving home after work one evening when you see a DUI checkpoint on the road ahead of you. You know that these checkpoints are legal, and you also know that arriving at the checkpoint means you have to listen to the instructions from the police...
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...
If someone threatens you or assaults you, Maryland law does allow you to defend yourself. In fact, self-defense is a very common reason for what would otherwise be aggressive behaviors. In many altercations, one person will legitimately claim that they did not...