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People who are convicted of criminal charges will have to go through the sentencing phase of the trial. These sentences can include incarceration, fines, community service and probation, but it’s possible that the person won’t have to deal with the sentence right...
Hearing police officers knocking on the door to your home in a forceful manner can immediately invoke fear in someone, especially if they weren’t expecting them to stop by. In some cases, that knock is followed by a request to enter the home and search it. With very...
Remaining silent is one of the fundamental rights people have when they’re being detained by police officers. This is rooted in the United States Constitution and was upheld by a decision put before the United States Supreme Court in Miranda v. Arizona. Anyone who’s...
A plea bargain is an agreement in a criminal case in which the defendant says yes to a deal to plead guilty to a minor charge or one of several crimes in exchange for the dismissal of other charges or a lighter sentence. While plea bargains offer benefits, they also...
If you've entered a plea deal and been sentenced, can you change your mind and withdraw from the plea? The short answer is “maybe,” but it’s definitely not easy. Once you’ve been sentenced, your options for pulling out of it become more limited. Maryland courts tend...
There are those who believe that prison sentences and jail time reduce the risk of a person reoffending. After all, in theory, that person would not want to return to jail. Once released, the threat of future jail time could act as a deterrent. However, studies find...
While many think of assault as physical, threatening someone can also lead to criminal charges known as “assault by threat”. This form of intimidation must be clear, immediate and make the victim genuinely fear harm. For example, if someone threatens another person...
When the police knock on your door, it is essential to know your rights. Unfortunately, many people are misinformed about what happens during an arrest, which can lead to costly mistakes. Distinguishing fact from fiction is crucial when dealing with the criminal...
In some cases, one tactic to defend against accusations or criminal charges is to have evidence excluded from the case. The evidence may have otherwise led to a conviction. But how can this be done? Often, the issue arises when the police make serious mistakes in how...
Criminal defense is a sometimes complex affair, and having a strong defense strategy can go a long way toward obtaining the best outcome in your case. Among the defense strategies available, a “mistake of fact” defense can be considered in certain circumstances. This...
