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Like many other states, Maryland has abolished capital punishment. That means criminal courts no longer hand down death sentences, even in murder and homicide convictions. Still, murder is a very serious charge that could threaten your freedom if you’re convicted....
Some states have determined that DUI checkpoints are unconstitutional. Maryland is not one of these states -- often conducting checkpoints during weekends and holidays to deter drunk driving. While DUI checkpoints are lawful here, the authorities must follow strict...
If you are a person of interest in a criminal matter, part of the police’s investigation may involve obtaining evidence for use against you should the matter go to trial. After all, the prosecution has a duty to prove beyond reasonable doubt that you committed the...
In the state of Maryland, marijuana has been decriminalized to some degree. Usually, this means that someone with a first-time possession charge and a small amount of the drug will receive a ticket, rather than being arrested and put in jail. However, possessing and...
Drugs charges carry some of the highest penalties of any crime. They are also one of the main reasons that the U.S. prison system contains so many people. Fortunately, you have several options when facing drugs charges. The ideal defense would be to show that the...
You have probably had that unsettling experience that comes with flashing lights in your rearview mirror and the sound of a siren coming after you. Often, what happens next can be life-altering in many ways. If the police direct you to take a Breathalyzer test, the...
Maryland pain clinics provide significant pain management to their clients. The usual treatment is one or more forms of pain killing medication. Unfortunately, the activities of these clinics can easily mask illegal drug distribution networks. Recent arrests in the...
Three people were taken into custody in Washington County last week on drug charges involving fentanyl and crack cocaine. The Washington County Narcotics Task Force performed the drug raid at a Hagerstown apartment after first obtaining a warrant based on a narcotics...
Recording the actions of authority figures who overstep the law is a not-so-new but all the more prevalent way to hopefully hold these enforcers accountable. With the ubiquity of cell phones to both record the videos as well as consume them, it’s a cycle that’s...
In order for officers to make an arrest, some evidence must exist that a person has committed a crime. This evidence can give officers probable cause to take a person into custody on the applicable charges. However, officers typically need to search for that evidence....
