Criminal Defense

Police in Maryland can briefly detain (stop) and pat you down (frisk) in certain circumstances. This law is based on the 1968 case Terry v. Ohio, in which the United States Supreme Court allowed police officers to briefly detain and pat down individuals if they...

Police in Maryland must follow a particular set of steps during an arrest or when interacting with residents. While some steps are followed in all cases, some can be unique to certain instances. For example, seizing someone's phone. Here is what to know about the...

The digital world is growing rapidly, and with it come new challenges, including how the law addresses virtual behavior. You may not think twice about what happens in a video game or online platform. But when things turn violent in the metaverse, questions begin to...

When criminal charges are pending, every move you make can result in legal consequences—including how you use artificial intelligence (AI). Whether you’re using AI to research your case, draft documents or communicate with others, it’s important to understand the...

Not all criminal cases go to trial. Most are resolved without the need for a trial. There are several alternatives that can save time, money and resources for both the defendant and the state. Below are some of the most common alternatives to trials.  Plea bargains...

A person who’s facing criminal charges may decide that they want to present their case to a jury. It’s imperative that they face a jury of their peers, which doesn’t mean that the jurors are exactly like the defendant. Instead, it means that the jury accurately...

Facing a criminal charge is a difficult position to be in. Many people who are facing this situation are concerned with what sentence they’ll face from the court if they’re convicted. But the court-imposed sentence isn’t the only one they need to consider.  Criminal...

People who are facing criminal charges often want to get those charges taken care of as quickly as possible. While some people want to fight the charges and go through a jury trial, others don’t want to have to do that.  For those who know that they committed a crime,...

Being arrested is something that’s very serious, so it must be handled in the proper manner. Most arrests occur because it’s suspected that the individual has committed a crime, but that doesn’t mean that every arrest is lawful.  In order for an arrest to be legal, it...

Police departments in Maryland use different types of surveillance to investigate and prevent crime. These methods help officers gather information without direct contact. However, the use of surveillance is not unlimited. It is often regulated by state and federal...