Although many Marylanders probably would not dream that they would ever get accused of sexual assault or a related sex crime, people not quite realize how easy it is, in the heat of the moment, to find oneself facing serious consequences on account of sex-related...
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Year: 2017
What are the penalties for drug possession in Maryland?
Heroin and other opiate use is becoming more prevalent in Maryland and across the nation. A 2016 poll conducted by the Washington Post and University of Maryland reported that three out of every 10 people in the state have a close friend or relative who has an opioid...
Man acquitted of five attempted murder charges in Baltimore
Many people celebrating Memorial Day this past weekend did so at neighborhood cook-outs and block parties. Although joyous in nature, sometimes events happen at these celebrations that result in criminal charges. Nevertheless, an individual is innocent until proven...
How long must a convict register as a sex offender in Maryland?
Being convicted of a sex crime can have long-term ramifications, even after an individual believes that he or she has paid his or her debt to society by serving time in prison. This is because a Marylander who is convicted of a sexual offense must be included on the...
In Maryland, minors and alcohol do not mix
The state of Maryland takes a strong stance against underage drinking and alcohol-related crimes for minors. The penalties that can follow a conviction can be life-altering and affect multiple areas of a person's life, even if he or she is young and this is a first...
What are the elements of first-degree murder in Maryland?
In Maryland, there are varying degrees of murder. After all, sometimes a murder is committed in the heat of passion, or sometimes it is a deliberate act. It is important to understand that not every killing is automatically first-degree murder. When one person kills...
How does Maryland code define the crime of burglary?
When a person thinks of the crime of burglary, he or she may think of popular television shows or movies that depict a person smashing through a door or shattering a window in order to enter another person's home in the dead of night. It might make for good television...
When can domestic violence lead to a warrantless arrest?
Allegations of domestic violence are very serious. Not only could such charges lead to criminal penalties, but such allegations could have a very detrimental effect on a person's reputation in his or her community. However, Maryland law has provisions that allow for...