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The crowded conditions in our state’s (and nation’s) jails and prisons are a problem for those who are incarcerated and for our society in general. If you’re facing time behind bars for a non-violent crime, however, it could work to your advantage. You may be eligible...
Most people are familiar with the trial jury in a criminal matter. Some may not realize that there’s another type of jury that plays a role in some criminal matters. This is the grand jury. The roles of these two juries are vastly different. Let’s look at some of...
If you ask people if they break the law, most people will tell you that they do not. They follow all of the laws and regulations, and they are not criminals. But there are many who disagree with this sentiment. In fact, there are those who claim that 25% of the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
College is a time of meeting new people and having new experiences. While that’s an important part of growing up, it can lead to trouble. You hope that your child doesn’t have any encounters with campus police beyond a pleasant greeting. However, if they do, it’s...
A closely watched U.S. Supreme Court case from New York earlier this year has had repercussions in other states across the country – including here in Maryland. In the case that made its way to the nation’s high court, a New York law that dated back a century was...
