Criminal Defense

If you have ever played Cluedo, you will remember the aim of the game is to determine the motive, means and opportunity someone had to commit the crime. If you can prove all three, you win. Detective work is a bit like that. The police look to determine who has the...

You may have seen articles in the media earlier this year suggesting that the Supreme Court took a sword to people’s Miranda Rights. Is this true? Not quite, but it is still bad news for anyone arrested. What are your Miranda Rights? The Fifth Amendment gives anyone...

If you face criminal charges, no matter how minor, you should consider legal help to fight them.  You might be concerned about how much you should tell the attorney you hire. Maybe you think they will judge you. Maybe you worry they will share your information with...

The police arrested you for a crime you did not commit, and you are livid. If you like social media, your natural reaction might be to vent your fury there. You know you will get lots of sympathy from others outraged at the police's mistake. However great an idea it...

People often look at the criminal justice system like this: If a court convicts you, you serve the sentence they issue, then, once you have done so, you can return to life as a regular citizen. Unfortunately, that is not how it works. Society does not forgive and...

If facing criminal charges, there may come the point when you realize your chances of acquittal are slim. In that case, you might want to focus on reducing the severity of the sentence a judge is likely to give you. Persuading the court to put you on probation rather...

When presented with a plea bargain, the urge to accept and end your ordeal is overwhelming. If facing violent crime charges (assault, etc.), you are probably frightened about your future. A plea bargain seems like it could make your troubles fade away, leaving you...

Keeping people in jail is as costly in Maryland as it is in the rest of the country. This is a major investment of time, energy, and money that could very profitably be spent elsewhere. Many legal and corrections experts have suggested ways to resolve this issue. The...

People of juvenile age who commit murder in Maryland are a source of controversy. They are often sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole. The thought of releasing them after they have demonstrated an ability to reform is anathema to many. But leading...

All police in Maryland must make quick decisions in the line of duty on a daily basis. They must observe and mentally digest information constantly while on duty. Some activity is not necessarily criminal until certain aspects of the potential crime become evident,...