Personal Attention.
Aggressive Defense.
You were out having a great time with friends at your local joint when someone suddenly attacked you. First, they threw a punch at you. And then, they knocked you down and continued attacking you. You were finally able to regroup and fend the attacker off. Next, you...
When someone takes another person's life, they may be accused of either murder or manslaughter. People sometimes make the mistake of thinking that these charges are relatively the same, but there are actually significant differences. If you are facing charges related...
A first-degree murder charge means that you’re accused of taking another person’s life in a manner that was premeditated and willful. There are very specific elements that are part of a first-degree murder charge, so defendants have the opportunity to call each one...
Most people never want to hurt others, let alone be responsible for the death of another person. However, if an individual’s negligent driving leads to a Maryland death, vehicular homicide (manslaughter) charges may apply. Although less severe than a murder charge, a...
Arson is the act of setting fire to another structure, and it is often done either with the intent of causing damage and harm or with the intent of defrauding an insurance company. If you've been accused of arson, it's a very serious charge and you need to consider...
Voluntary manslaughter has been very precisely defined in the state of Maryland. This is an intentional killing that takes place in the "heat of passion." The person charged with this crime has been subjected to intense provocation. They have not been given any amount...
You may have heard the terms murder and homicide used to refer to the same situation in the past, but did you know that they are actually terms describing different crimes? The main difference is that homicide is a broad term referring to the act of killing another...
An assault conviction will have severe consequences. Even the lowest category of assault charge can result in 10 years behind bars, and the most serious type has a maximum 25-year sentence. Taking the time to construct a solid defense argument is crucial. You cannot...
Your right to self-defense means that you can protect yourself even if you have to harm someone else to do so. However, there are limitations on the right to self-defense. Every state has different laws, which leads to a lot of confusion about what is legal and what...
Unlike some states, the crime of battery does not exist in Maryland. Instead, the state has a variety of assault charges to cover different circumstances. Understanding the difference between the charges is crucial if accused of assault. Prosecutors may try to...
