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Aggressive Defense.
We know that false convictions happen. DNA evidence has proved it. Researchers have used DNA to exonerate hundreds of individuals who were convicted, spending decades of combined time behind bars for crimes that they never committed. This, of course, raises the...
It's crucial to note everything the police do when you or another person interacts with them. However, you may be unable to remember everything that happened. Accordingly, a violation of rights that could have benefited your or another person's case may go unnoticed. ...
The police can stop you while walking if they have reasonable suspicion of a crime. For example, they may stop you if they suspect public intoxication or see you loitering. Here is what to do when stopped by the police on the streets: Stay calm Try as much as...
In some states, you have a duty to retreat if you’re faced with potential harm. You have to try to avoid the confrontation. This doesn’t mean that you are obligated to avoid every confrontation, as it may be impossible, but you need to make a good-faith effort to do...
Hitting the bars for a night out in Maryland and want to bring your firearm? Unfortunately, this situation does not have a simple yes or no answer. The law is strict when it comes to mixing guns and nightlife, and it is crucial you understand the consequences. Your...
Most Americans have heard about the right to a “speedy” trial. They generally don’t give that constitutional right much thought, however, until they are faced with an impending criminal trial after being charged with a serious offense. The right to a speedy, public...
If you are facing criminal charges, one potential defense option you may want to consider is entrapment. By making this claim, you are not denying that you took part in the illegal activity leading to your own arrest. You did. Instead, you are suggesting that you were...
You do have a right to self-defense in Maryland. There are some situations where you should try to avoid the conflict or where you have a “duty to retreat.” But it could be impossible or unsafe for you to do that, or you may be in your home, where there isn’t a duty...
Transporting marijuana in the United States has become very complicated. Part of the reason for this is that there are now a patchwork of cannabis laws across the country. Some states prohibit the use for any reason, other states allow the use of medical marijuana,...
People who have been convicted of drunk driving may be eligible to participate in Maryland’s Ignition Interlock Program instead of having to stop driving during the administrative per se suspension. It’s also possible that a judge will refer someone or order them to...
