Personal Attention.
Aggressive Defense.
You may have heard the words “assault” and “battery” in movies and television programs as well. People frequently mix up the words "assault" with "battery" and their uses in each state. There are laws separating assault from battery in several places, with the...
In Maryland, you can be charged with assault in the first or second degree. It all depends on the type of harm involved and the circumstances of your offense. While both types of assault involve threats or actual violence or force against another person, there are...
If you have an outstanding arrest warrant in Maryland, it is important to take immediate action to resolve the issue. A judge issues an arrest warrant, which allows law enforcement officers to arrest you legally and take you to court. Failure to address an arrest...
Democrats may have a wide majority in both houses of the Maryland legislature, but that hasn’t stopped Republicans from putting forward a package of bills aimed at tackling violent crime – particularly those where a firearm is involved. They’re counting on support...
Murder typically requires intent. If someone does not intend to take a life, even if they do so negligently, then they may be charged with manslaughter or some other lesser charge. But in order for it to be first-degree murder, there has to be intent and it needs to...
A crime of passion is when something happens in the heat of the moment. For example, a person decides to leave work early to surprise their spouse, who they know is at home. When they get home, they are shocked to discover that their spouse is having an affair. An...
If you or someone you know has been charged with attempted murder, it is crucial to understand what this means and the potential repercussions. An attempted murder charge can be filed when the prosecutor believes that there is evidence that the defendant intended to...
Involuntary manslaughter is a type of homicide that occurs when someone kills another person without intending to do so. It is usually the result of recklessness or negligence rather than deliberate planning or malice aforethought. If you have been charged with...
People often assume that the words homicide and murder have virtually the same meaning. For instance, if police officers talk about carrying out a homicide investigation, people generally assume that this means they are investigating a murder. But the truth is that...
One common defense to assault and battery or even homicide charges is that of self-defense. You do have the legal ability to defend yourself with force. This does not mean you will not be arrested, but claiming self-defense is a way to show that your actions were...
