To charge you with a crime, the prosecution typically needs to have compelling evidence against you – such as eyewitness testimony. These are people who may have seen what happened or might even be the alleged victim of a crime. There is a tendency to take...
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What are the different degrees of murder in Maryland?
Murder is the most serious possible homicide charge in Maryland. Unlike vehicular homicide, which may involve accidental fatalities caused by drunk driving, or manslaughter, which involves unintentionally causing a death, murder typically involves intentional behavior...
Intent matters in assault cases
Not only is assault a serious criminal charge, but it carries a stigma with it. In Maryland, assault is categorized as a threat of physical violence or an act of physical violence against another person. What if you had no intention to harm the individual? Could this...
How can you reduce the risk of fight-related assault charges?
Perhaps you’ve never been in a fight in your life. That does not mean you could not get involved in one and face assault charges. It can be challenging for the police to ascertain what happened when called to a brawl in a bar. Hence anyone there at the time could...
2 ways expert witnesses help those accused of murder
With the notable exception of extreme crimes like treason and terrorism, murder is typically the most serious charge an individual can face. Although Maryland no longer imposes the death penalty in homicide cases, the penalties possible after a conviction could...
How is imminent danger established in self-defense?
Generally, most people are law-abiding citizens who do everything in their power to stay away from trouble. Still, society abhors violent or forceful behaviors that might lead to personal harm and have laws in place to deter such behaviors. But what happens if you...
What’s worse? Malicious burning or arson?
If the police believe you set fire to something, you could face two main charges - arson and malicious burning. Arson is the more severe offense and, as such, carries harsher potential penalties. Maryland law divides each of those charges into two again. First-degree...
Must you talk to the police?
If the police stop you, you are under no obligation at all to tell them anything. In fact, in Maryland, you are under no obligation to speak at all, not even to tell them your name. If the officers go on to arrest you, they should explain that you have the right to...
Why is fighting your first criminal charge so crucial?
If you end up in prison once, you are more likely to do so again. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the chance you do so within five years of your release from the first charge is just under 46%. Even if you do not return to prison, there is a good chance...
Do you have to tell the truth if under criminal investigation?
You might feel conflicted when facing a criminal investigation. Even if you did nothing wrong, you might believe admitting you were at a certain place, know a specific person or own a particular item could make it more likely you are convicted. For example, you did...