A DUI is a very serious offense which carries severe penalties and often has lasting consequences for the person charged. If you have been charged with a DUI over the Labor Day weekend, or during any other time of year, it is important that you understand the types of...
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Types of misdemeanor crimes in Maryland
Most Maryland residents are aware that crimes in the state are divided into one of two classifications: felonies and misdemeanors. They also know that a felony is a more serious type of crime, while a misdemeanor conviction could lead to a lesser punishment. But, some...
Prescription drug offenses are aggressively prosecuted in Maryland
From 2007 to 2012, over 40 percent of deaths caused by drug overdose in Maryland included the use of at least one prescription opioid. The consequences of overdose - whether intentional or accidental - are obvious. But there are also legal consequences when it comes...
Criminal charges and government security clearance
Whether criminal charges will result in the automatic denial of a requested security clearance, or whether they will cause a current clearance to be revoked, depends to some extent on the specific charges involved. Adjudicative guidelines address two specific...
What usually happens at a preliminary hearing?
One of the benefits of the American criminal justice system is that it is very thorough. Someone in Maryland accused of a crime is entitled to due process which includes legal representation, a jury trial and a sturdy appeals process. But what is a preliminary...
How the state of Maryland views felony identity theft
The crime of identity theft has been continually rising throughout the nation. The state of Maryland has not been immune from this increase and has also seen an increase in the number of identity theft crimes. To help combat this epidemic, the Maryland state...
Can Maryland residents file a criminal complaint?
Most Maryland residents are familiar with how the criminal justice system proceeds in the state. What usually happens is that a warrant or criminal complaint is filed against someone by the local prosecutor's office and then local law enforcement officials locate and...
What are drug diversion programs?
If you are charged with misdemeanor charges for the possession of marijuana in a Maryland District Court and are a first-time offender with either no criminal record or a limited one, you may be able to complete a diversion program. When this occurs, you'll be able to...
A brief look at Maryland’s cocaine laws
Maryland residents know that one of the most dangerous illegal drugs is cocaine. No matter if it is in the form of a powder to be snorted or a rock that is smoked, cocaine remains an extremely addictive drug that destroys lives. Therefore, anyone who is arrested for...
Facts about Prince George County’s Diversion Program
Facing any type of criminal charge can be overwhelming and being convicted of the charge can lead to difficulties in life. Fortunately, Prince George County, Maryland does offer a diversion program that gives individuals charged with specific crimes the chance to...