If you are facing felony charges, odds are that your main concern is the sentence you are going to receive if you are convicted. You may be worried about having to pay high fines after drug charges, for instance, or spending years behind bars. These are important...
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Avoid these mistakes if you’re charged with murder in Maryland
Murder charges are among the most serious criminal accusations one can face, possibly resulting in severe legal penalties and potentially life-altering collateral consequences. As such, if you’re facing accusations of this kind of wrongdoing, know that these charges...
3 Instances when an accident can be termed as vehicular manslaughter
Car accidents happen all the time due to many different reasons. These accidents may result in various degrees of injury and, unfortunately, even death. If this happens because of a driver’s negligence, it may be considered vehicular manslaughter. The penalties for...
When can you be charged with involuntary manslaughter in MD?
Few things are as devastating as being accused of taking someone’s life. If you are accused of involuntary manslaughter, it’s in your best interest that you take the matter seriously and figure out how to defend against the charges that you’re facing. Involuntary...
Writing a false prescription can lead to criminal charges
You might think that all controlled substances are produced and sold by underground criminal organizations. However, not all controlled substances are like this – some are available as prescription drugs and medication. Drugs like oxycodone, methylphenidate, diazepam...
Tax mistakes are different than criminal activity
It is important not to make mistakes when doing your taxes. This is especially true if you are a business owner and the taxes are more complex. But it is also true for individuals who are filing themselves. However, many people worry that tax mistakes are going to...
What MD gun owners need to know about “Jaelynn’s Law”
Those who have been advocating for stricter laws around the safe storage of guns and ammunition were pleased with the signing of a new law in May of this year that adds a penalty for those convicted of unsafe storage of a loaded weapon. Unfortunately, that law was...
Understanding Maryland’s hate crimes law
Most states have some type of hate crime law, as does the federal government. These laws typically make crimes committed against people or property that are based on bias against a protected status (whether actual or perceived) eligible for more serious consequences. ...
MD lawmakers seek to ban felony murder charges for those under 25
The crime of felony murder has always carried some controversy. As we’ve discussed here before, a person can be charged with felony murder if someone died during the commission of a felony -- even if the intention of those committing the crime was never to kill...
What should you know about arson in Maryland?
Arson charges have to do with setting things on fire, but not all fires are arson. Certain fires, such as those for burning leaves or bonfires, aren’t considered arson. Instead, arson has to do with intentionally trying to destroy property by setting it on fire....