When it comes to criminal cases, eyewitness testimony can be one of the most important pieces of evidence. However, there are a number of problems with relying on this type of evidence. If you're facing criminal charges, it's important to understand the potential...
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Tips for avoiding issues while on parole
If you are released from prison, you will be supervised for a specified time. During this period, you must regularly report to your parole officer and comply with the terms of your release. While there are some general conditions of parole, there are other...
What should you do when being interrogated?
No one ever desires to get interrogated by the police in Maryland. It can be a frightening and confusing experience. If you are not sure what to do, you could make things worse for yourself. To have an easier process and desirable outcome, here's what you need to do....
What to remember when being questioned by the police
If a crime has been committed, then the police are going to want to identify a suspect. In some cases, they might mistakingly identify you as a person of interest. When this happens, you will most likely be brought in for questioning. You might even be arrested or...
Disparate impact of pre-trial detention in Maryland
Did you know that the United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world and that a large percentage of those people are incarcerated pre-trial? Here's a look at the disparate impact of pre-trial detention on marginalized communities in Maryland and what...
Rehabilitation for juvenile offenders
Juvenile offenders are commonly handled differently in court than adult defendants. States such as Maryland have laws that govern what the court can do when juveniles are charged, including with very serious crimes, and many times they can even be tried as an adult...
What you should know about bail bonds in Maryland
If you get arrested in Maryland, our first concern is getting bailed out of jail. In Maryland, the bail process is a little bit different than in many other states. Below are some important steps in the process of getting you bailed out of jail. Appearing before the...
Are you obligated to let the police into your home?
If the police show up at your door, knocking and asking to come inside, you may feel like you're obligated to allow them to do so. Generally speaking, people usually feel like the police have a position of authority and that it gives them the ability to make these...
What constitutes resisting arrest?
Most people associate resisting arrest with violent struggles between police officers and suspects, but individuals can face this charge even if they do not act aggressively. Suspects who allow their bodies to become limp so police officers have to drag or carry them...
What may happen to my child for having a gun on school grounds?
Gun crimes in Maryland may be dealt with harshly so the defendant learns a lesson about their actions with a gun. If your child is the one facing a gun charge, a few factors may affect what happens to them. Your child took a gun from your house and took it to school....
