When charged with a serious crime, such as second-degree murder, it can be easy to feel lost and hopeless. Many Maryland residents do not believe that successfully fighting such a charge is possible. With any criminal case, there are a number of defense strategies to...
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Year: 2019
Breathalyzer results may be unreliable
Maryland prosecutors often rely on Breathalyzer tests to convict people accused of drunk driving. However, a report from The New York Times highlights the challenges of such tests as well as their questionable accuracy. While the science underlying a breath test for...
Two people arrested on drug charges during traffic stop
On Oct. 17, troopers from the Maryland State Police arrested two people for alleged drug and gun crimes during a traffic stop. The incident took place around 12 p.m. in Prince George's County. According to media reports, troopers spotted a Chevrolet SUV with suspected...
The downsides of community service sentencing
For many people in Maryland, community service sentencing appears to reflect a more humane approach to criminal justice than levying heavy fines or assigning jail time. However, the UCLA Labor Center and School of Law carried out a study that takes issue with that...
A reasonable defense against voluntary manslaughter charges
Criminal charges of any kind are a serious threat to your future, but they are especially serious when they involve violence or the taking of a person's life. If you find yourself facing voluntary manslaughter charges, you know that your entire future is on the line....
Gang member sentenced to 30 years in prison
A Maryland man was recently sentenced to three decades in federal prison after being convicted of various crimes, including racketeering and drug conspiracy. He is reportedly a member of Baltimore's "Murdaland Mafia Piru" which has a history of violence. According to...
The rippling effects of arrest and conviction
Some Maryland residents may have seen firsthand the effect that increased incarceration rates can have on a community. Although the incarceration rate in the United States has diminished slightly in recent years, there is no country on the planet that has an...
Tougher laws and harsher sentences for DUIs in MD
In most surveys of DUI laws, Maryland ranks low. When comparing laws, penalties and enforcement of drunk driving legislation, safety advocates place this state near the bottom. While this may seem like a free pass to those who get behind the wheel after a night of...
New drug initiative cracks down on fentanyl crimes
A Maryland man who had been previously convicted of dealing heroin and fentanyl was sentenced by a United States district judge to nine years in prison. The man is one of the first to be sentenced under a new federal-state initiative in Maryland, which aims to stop...
What do drug charges mean for the rest of your college career?
Facing criminal charges can be frightening and overwhelming, especially for a Maryland college student with his or her whole life ahead. Drug charges on college campuses are serious, and they jeopardize your education and future opportunities. If you are facing legal...