Criminal Defense

Eyewitness testimony is often wrong. It’s difficult to tell just how often eyewitnesses make mistakes, but we know that they do. DNA evidence has exonerated many individuals who were falsely convicted, and the biggest reason why is misidentification from eyewitnesses....

You’re accused of a serious crime, and you plead not guilty. The case goes to trial, and a jury hears your case. In the end, they decide to convict you. At this point, you’re wondering exactly what that conviction is going to mean. Will you have to pay financial...

People who are facing criminal charges often want to know what sentence they’re going to face if they’re convicted. While many people think of things like incarceration and fines, there’s another possibility that might be ordered: probation. Probation is a program...

For those facing criminal charges, one potential defense is to present an alibi. This is simply a claim that you were somewhere else when the crime occurred. You couldn’t have been the one responsible because you were in a completely different location at the time and...

When most people hear “DWI or DUI”, they think of alcohol or illegal drugs. However, in Maryland, driving under the influence of prescription medication can also lead to legal charges.  Below are some important points to remember about taking prescription drugs and...

Maryland law uses something known as the castle doctrine. Under this law, a person’s home is considered to be their castle. As such, they have a right to defend their property if necessary. This means that there is no duty to retreat. If someone breaks into your home,...

It is well known that some police officers have biases. An officer may be more likely to arrest people of a certain race or ethnic background, for example. While it is technically true that the police should treat everyone fairly and equally, this does not always...

The goal of an investigator is to solve crimes. Part of the equation is determining who committed the crime and trying to get the suspect's confession. To elicit that confession, investigators are trained in various techniques. However, some of those interrogation...

Many people automatically think about criminal cases that end in a trial or a plea agreement. There’s another option that happens sometimes – a pretrial diversion. This is an alternative to the traditional criminal justice process that allows people who are facing...

People who are facing criminal charges will sometimes be sentenced to serve probation. This requires them to report to a probation officer and comply with the terms of the program. These conditions are strict, but compliance is critical because failure to comply can...