If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll probably notice school shootings have been in the news almost every day of 2018. In the…
Everyone knows that traffic citations carry a fine, and most people also know that if you get enough of them, you could…
Two friends are hanging out. One does not have a driver’s license but decides to borrow the other’s car without asking. Sadly,…
When people contact a Maryland criminal defense lawyer for the first time, it’s usually because they have been arrested and charged with…
It’s a fairly basic principle in our U.S. Constitution that a person’s punishment should be reasonably proportionate to the crime. The Eighth…
As anyone who has been arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol knows, the consequences can be severe.…
Getting arrested is usually a life-changing event. Depending on the severity of the charges, individuals may expect to serve jail time, pay…
For most American adults, having access to a motor vehicle is an essential part of their lives. Being able to commute to…
Being charged with assault can be a serious matter. That’s especially true if the charges brought against you are felonious in nature.…
There is something uniquely humbling about witnessing a judge deliver a decision. Maybe it’s the suspense. Maybe it’s the stakes involved. It’s…
The opioid epidemic is getting an outsized amount of national media attention. Politicians highlight the damage it has caused families and communities.…
There is no document and set of principles more essential for protecting the rights of clients than the U.S. Constitution. One area…
Young people growing up today are often called “digital natives.” That means that the use of technology on a daily basis is…
Depending on who you believe, studies suggest that a third of all college students under the age of 21 use or possess…
Between the time a defendant is arrested and the start of his trial date, the defendant could spend this entire period in…
Generally, robbery is a more serious offense than burglary and the penalties are often harsher than burglary penalties. The degree of the…
The crimes of burglary and robbery are commonly used interchangeably. In fact, they are separate distinct offenses with different criteria. A knowledgeable…
The widespread use of the internet has come with tremendous advantages. The ability to have information so readily accessible saves time and…
In an earlier blog post, we discussed the deplorable state of affairs that caused Baltimore prosecutors to drop dozens of criminal cases…
Most people in Maryland have heard of the Miranda warning or the Miranda rights. It is a warning that is comprised of…
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