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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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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....
When you are charged with a crime, remember that you are innocent until proven guilty. It might not always feel like that, but that is how the law works. The prosecution has to prove “beyond a reasonable doubt” that you committed the crime. Any uncertainties should...
It’s hard to put aside your loyalties to your friends or relatives when they come asking for a favor – even when you know it’s wrong. That’s exactly how a lot of people end up charged with the crime of being an “accessory after the fact.” Essentially, an accessory...
It may be easy to react with skepticism to claims that a person accused of committing a violent crime (such as homicide) in Upper Marlboro was only acting in self-defense. Yet when you are that person, your hope is that others will understand your position and believe...
Many people celebrating Memorial Day this past weekend did so at neighborhood cook-outs and block parties. Although joyous in nature, sometimes events happen at these celebrations that result in criminal charges. Nevertheless, an individual is innocent until proven...
