Criminal Defense

If you think incarceration is only for people found guilty of a crime, think again. You could find yourself behind bars long before you even get to court, even if you’ve done nothing wrong. Thousands of people lose days, weeks or even years of their life because they...

It’s a common assumption that as long as you’re not under oath or giving some kind of sworn written statement, there are no legal consequences for lying to law enforcement officers or other authorities. That’s not the case. That doesn’t mean you’ll face charges for...

If you are indicted and charged with a crime, you have a host of tough decisions to make. Will you need legal representation or fight the charges on your own? What kind of evidence will you present to prove your innocence?  One of the most important decisions you need...

What do reasonable suspicion and probable cause have to do with someone’s criminal charges? People sometimes use certain terms interchangeably, leading to confusion. Reasonable suspicion and probable cause are common examples of such terms. Here is the difference...

In most criminal cases, law enforcement and prosecution rely on the testimony of witnesses. Providing testimony at the best of times is not easy. The courtroom can feel intimidating, particularly for those who have never experienced it before.  For these reasons, the...

People who are facing criminal charges can’t help but wonder how their case is going to be resolved. While some work hard towards the goal of being found not guilty, others are more focused on minimizing the sentence they’ll face in the event of a conviction. Plea...

There are few more important jobs in society than those in law enforcement. Police officers are tasked with enforcing the law and investigating crime. For the most part, they do this very well.  Nonetheless, police officers are only human which means they can make...

If you’ve been wrongly charged with a crime, you’ll certainly want to clear your name – either by having the charges against you dropped or by succeeding in court. However, if you bear some culpability, your best option under the circumstances may involve reaching a...

Who can be represented by a public defender in Maryland? If you are charged with a crime, it will be best to be represented by an attorney to avoid conviction or reduce penalties. You can hire a private attorney or can apply for a public defender to represent you. But...

The terms arrest, charge and conviction are commonly used in the legal field. But how are they different? It's essential to learn the language used in law enforcement to be in the loop when you have a legal problem, and in turn, make the right call.  Here is what you...