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Maintaining a clear chain of custody for evidence documentation is important in law enforcement and legal proceedings. The chain of custody refers to the chronological documentation of the handling, transfer and storage of evidence from the moment it undergoes...
If the prosecution intends to use DNA evidence to seek a conviction, it’s important you don’t give up hope. While this evidence can appear compelling and has helped prosecutors score numerous convictions, it is not infallible. Defendants have still walked out of court...
Police officers and state prosecutors are often eager to uncover any evidence that could connect someone to criminal activity. Police officers interrogate people and search personal property in pursuit of evidence. Sometimes, searching electronic devices can yield...
A traffic stop can happen when the police have reasonable suspicion that a driver is drunk, such as swerving or running traffic lights. To perform an arrest, the police may still need to have probable cause that the driver is drunk. Probable cause is actual evidence...
If you’re facing criminal charges, it’s important to be very careful about what you post on social media. Ideally, you probably don’t want to talk about the case at all. You may even want to go back to previous posts to consider what you have written or shared...
Prosecutors in Maryland typically only file charges in scenarios where they believe they can secure a conviction. Usually, that means they have evidence gathered by police departments or special agencies that support their claims that an individual violated state law....
Arson, which is a serious crime in all 50 states, can lead to a lengthy prison term and large fines. In Maryland, the possible penalties if convicted of first-degree arson include a 30-year sentence and fines of up to $50,000. Those facing arson charges should know...
Maryland prosecutors generally need evidence before they pursue convictions for violent crimes like assault or homicide. If the case proceeds to trial, the prosecutor will reveal the collected evidence to a jury for review. According to a group of studies, DNA...
Today, DNA evidence is often used to identify suspects in a wide range of crimes, including rape and sexual assault. In the 1970s, one Baltimore forensic pathologist at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) began collecting what’s now considered DNA evidence...
Both judges and juries tend to think that fingerprints are some of the valuable, reliable pieces of evidence that a prosecutor can present in a trial – but are they? As forensic technology improves over time, it may be time to take a new look at a “science” that...
