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Police must follow the law when they conduct a search. A single mistake can change the outcome of your case. If officers ignore your rights, the court may throw out the evidence, which can weaken or end the prosecution. What makes a search unlawful? Officers need a...
Evidence for criminal charges can come in many different forms. Violent crimes require compelling evidence. Sometimes, there is forensic evidence, such as genetic material or fingerprints, that helps connect a suspect to a crime scene. Other times, there might be...
The Fourth Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches. Police officers typically receive extensive training on when and how to conduct searches. After all, if they break the rules, the evidence that they collect may not be useful during a criminal trial....
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...
