Criminal Defense

It often feels like you have to do what the police say if they give you instructions or ask a question. And this is sometimes true. If you get pulled over by the police and they ask for your license and registration, you are legally obligated to give it to them. They...

Eyewitnesses can make a big impression on judges and juries, largely because they can take people right back to the actual scene of a crime and all that transpired. However, eyewitness testimony isn’t nearly as ironclad as prosecutors would have people believe. In...

In an ideal situation, the police should conduct a criminal investigation before arresting someone. This investigation should help law enforcement officials determine if the suspect in question actually committed a crime. Unfortunately, there are many instances where...

Probation before judgment is a legal option available in Maryland, allowing individuals to avoid a formal conviction on their record. It is often offered in cases where a defendant meets certain criteria and is considered a favorable alternative to traditional...

Predictive policing is sometimes referred to as the “future” of law enforcement. It essentially uses computers to run algorithms that will predict where crime is going to happen. Instead of just reacting to events that have already taken place, police departments can...

A crime of passion is something that happens in the heat of the moment. It is an emotional outburst. In this sense, it is not something that the person who committed the crime ever expected to happen. They just reacted in the moment and ended up breaking the law. A...

As the name suggests, pre-trial motions are formal requests to the court made before a trial commences. They allow the prosecution and defense to present arguments, address legal issues and make requests to the court on crucial matters in the case. If you are facing...

All Americans have the constitutional right not to do anything that may incriminate them in a crime. You may think this right only pertains to criminal trials, but it also applies during encounters with police. In light of this, you may wonder how so many say or do...

Facing criminal charges can be a daunting experience. It’s possible that you may have to go to court several times and attend a trial. Every action you take during this period is significant and there are some things that are definitely worth avoiding. Outlined below...

The mindset of the defendant is pivotal in criminal cases. Generally, to establish guilt, the defendant must have been in a culpable state of mind when committing the offense in question. This means that there must have been criminal intent or criminal negligence....