If you are facing criminal charges, this means that the prosecution believes they have strong evidence against you. Nonetheless, you are entitled to challenge this evidence in court. Law enforcement have numerous powers at their disposal during the investigation of...
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The benefits of having your record expunged
Everybody makes mistakes -- some more serious than others. When you were younger, you may have fallen in with the wrong crowd or simply had a momentary lapse in judgement. This is all it takes to find yourself in trouble with the law. If you were charged and...
Is an accessory to murder similar to an accomplice?
Legal jargon can get quite confusing. For instance, an accessory to a crime and an accomplice may seem similar, but the two are like day and night, at least from a legal point of view. The definitions and potential sentences are significantly different. Perhaps the...
DUI defense: Why the moments before and after your arrest matter
You may be subject to a raft of legal and financial penalties if you are found guilty of drunk driving. You can be jailed, fined, or have your driver's or professional license suspended, among other sanctions. The only way of avoiding such undesirable consequences is...
What do errors in the chain of custody mean for your case?
Evidence often changes hands while in police custody. The police officer who acquired it at the crime scene is probably not the one who is in charge of storage or running forensic tests. Therefore, there must be a clear chain of custody detailing everyone who came in...
Do the police have the right to search your vehicle?
The police in Maryland have the authority to search your vehicle if they have probable cause to believe that it contains contraband or evidence of a crime. However, there are limits to the police's power to search vehicles, and you may be able to challenge an improper...
What those seeking expungement should know about the REDEEM Act
Marylanders who are waiting the required amount of time to expunge a criminal offense from their records may get a welcome reprieve in the upcoming state legislative session. One piece of proposed legislation is called the REDEEM Act. The REDEEM Act would lower the...
Can you open carry in Maryland?
Open carrying a handgun is different than carrying it in a concealed fashion because it is readily apparent to anyone near you that you have the firearm. In many states, it is legal to do this, and you don’t even need to have a license. In fact, some recent reports...
Why does arson carry such serious penalties in Maryland?
Given that arson is a crime against property as opposed to a person, it may be hard to understand why the penalties can be so harsh. A conviction for first-degree arson, however, carries a maximum prison sentence of 30 years and a significant fine. If you’ve been...
When can a warrantless search happen?
As many people know, police usually need a warrant to enter their homes. A warrant is a legal order signed by a judge that gives police the right to enter and search a location, whether it be a car, home or outdoor location, for evidence of a crime. Even if the police...