Criminal Defense

One of the primary thoughts of someone who’s facing criminal charges in Maryland is trying to figure out what sentence they’ll face. In most cases, defendants can find out the sentence range that’s possible, but they may want to know what the court considers during...

People who are facing criminal charges may automatically associate that term with the trial jury, but that’s not the only type of jury that’s part of the criminal justice system. The grand jury is another type of jury that takes part in some criminal trials.  A grand...

Evidence used in criminal cases often goes through forensic testing before it appears in court. The results of these tests can significantly influence how a case unfolds. While forensic science is widely trusted, errors in handling, analysis or reporting can occur...

Many people know that search warrants are required to search a home, but they may wonder if the same is true of a vehicle. While the Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, the rules for vehicles are more flexible than for homes. This is...

Last month, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed almost a hundred bills into law. Three of them give new hope to some people who have been caught up in the criminal justice system by giving them a better chance to put their past behind them.  Let’s take a brief look at...

Many people feel anxious when they encounter police officers in public spaces. Even those with no intention of breaking the law might feel anxious when interacting with people in a position of legal authority. In some cases, police officers escalate what could be a...

If you’ve hidden evidence related to a theft and are now questioning whether to come clean, it’s important to understand both the legal risks and the value of seeking immediate legal counsel.  In Maryland, concealing evidence of a crime can lead to serious...

The United States Constitution provides very specific protections for people in this country. Some of these, such as the Fourth Amendment, have to do with expectations of privacy and requirements for searches, seizures and warrants.  One of the concepts in the Fourth...

People who are facing a criminal charge will likely hear terms they aren’t familiar with during their case. Two of these are actus reus and mens rea. Understanding how these apply to the case is critical for anyone who’s in this position.  Actus reus refers to the...

Knowing how to respond to criminal charges can be challenging. Doing certain actions could make your situation better, while doing others actions could make it worse.  Here are some of the possible choices you may have: 1. Challenge the evidence Cases to convict...