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As a Maryland resident, it is important to understanding the nuances of crimes of violence according to state law. The state’s law categorizes crimes of violence as offenses that involve the use or threat of force. These crimes span a wide spectrum, from assault and...
Today, DNA evidence is often used to identify suspects in a wide range of crimes, including rape and sexual assault. In the 1970s, one Baltimore forensic pathologist at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) began collecting what’s now considered DNA evidence...
Murder and manslaughter cases are often complex and emotionally charged, with serious consequences hanging in the balance – and some cases do end in a conviction despite the best efforts of the defense. However, that doesn’t mean that the defense’s job is over:...
This may or may not come as a surprise, but heat waves and crime waves tend to run together. Whether you’re looking at old studies that correlate the two or you’re just going off anecdotal evidence from what you hear on the news, the connection is clear – but the...
You might think that facing a charge of murder is about as bad as a situation could get. Unfortunately, you would be wrong in that assumption. Unlawfully taking the life of another is indeed considered one of the most heinous offenses in the nation. However, certain...
As a criminal defendant in the U.S., you have the right to participate in decisions that may impact your case. One decision you may face is whether to engage expert witnesses to testify on your behalf. The testimony of an expert may lend credibility to your account of...
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...
