Criminal Defense

What happens when I am arrested? This is a question that many people ask before or after they go into custody. The process is quite straightforward, and this article aims to explain exactly what you can expect after getting arrested. Immediately after the arrest Once...

The majority of criminal cases are resolved through plea bargaining. A plea deal is generally a negotiated agreement in your criminal case between you and the prosecution. It may seem the best course if you are facing serious charges, but it is important to weigh your...

When charged with a serious crime, you need to look at all the defense options available. In some cases, your chances of success with pleading innocence are so limited that you need to consider more extreme options. One of those is claiming you are incompetent to...

Credible evidence could lead to a conviction in a criminal court. Eyewitness testimony, like photographic evidence or text messages, may prove compelling to Maryland juries. Unfortunately, unlike other types of evidence, witness testimony might be far more...

If the police tell you they have an eyewitness willing to testify against you, it is essential not to give up hope. Remember that the police and prosecutors may use eyewitnesses to pressure you to accept a plea deal. Even when they know the eyewitness is not that...

The police arrest you and claim that you broke some serious laws. For instance, maybe they say that you were illegally selling firearms without serial numbers to those who wouldn’t be able to buy those guns otherwise. It’s a very serious accusation and you could do a...

Maryland police officers sometimes conduct investigations that involve lying to suspects in hopes of gleaning information that cannot be obtained otherwise. The U.S. Supreme Court has continually upheld this police power in its rulings, but two states have decided...

Police officers in Maryland have the responsibility of protecting and serving the community. However, some police officers cross the line and violate the rights of civilians, and the aftermath could be worse if you don't know that they are violating your rights. Take...

Courts in Maryland and around the country take the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable government search and seizure very seriously, but they have made exceptions and allowed police officers to conduct warrantless searches of suspects they reasonably believe...

People in Maryland who are facing criminal charges may be offered a plea bargain. There are benefits and drawbacks to agreeing to this. Uncertainty Some people may assume that the best criminal defense strategy is to go to trial, particularly if they did not do the...