Category Archives: Violent Crimes
Maryland may toughen laws against repeat offenders
If the governor of Maryland has his way, the state is about to get a lot tougher on repeat offenders. The proposed…
Make careful plans about your defense strategy
We recently discussed how Maryland might see some tougher laws for repeat offenders soon. This is something that many people might question,…
Understand what a robbery is and how it differs from burglary
Some people use the terms robbery and burglary interchangeably; however, this is incorrect. There are a few differences between the elements of…
Michigan man’s criminal history leads to life sentence
Your past can definitely haunt your present when you’re standing in a court room in front of a judge, asking for leniency…
Think about the defenses you might use for a violent crime charge
All violent crimes must be defended against with a serious defense that is personalized to the case. You can’t walk into a…
Battered spouses and violent acts of self-defense
A one-time battered Michigan housewife, whose marriage ended in a violent act of self-defense that came to redefine how the state of…
Is corporal punishment allowed in Maryland?
Is it okay to physically discipline your children in Maryland? It depends. According to state law, physical abuse of a child is…
Defense matters in assault cases
Assault charges can lead to very serious penalties for those who are found guilty. There is one point that anyone facing these…
Understanding Maryland’s assault laws
Many states use assault charges for threatening behavior and battery charges for actual physical harm. However, Maryland does things a bit differently,…
Collateral consequences of convictions are considerable — Part 2
In a previous blog post, we discussed how your defense strategy is the beginning of fighting against the collateral consequences of being…
Collateral consequences of convictions are considerable — Part 1
When you are convicted of a crime, you will face several consequences. Some of the consequences you face are those that are…
Do prosecutors overcharge in order to scare defendants?
It’s no secret these days that more criminal cases end up being settled through plea bargains than they do at trials, but…
Don’t stick your head in the sand when facing sex charges
We recently discussed how rape kits are crucial bits of evidence in sex-related cases. If you recall, there are some lawmakers who…
How rape kits are handled can have an impact on cases
Rape kits are a crucial bit of evidence in many cases in which a victim is claiming rape. The way that these…
A serious defense is necessary for violent crime charges
Violent charges, such as assault, are very serious, as being convicted of these charges can lead to time in prison and other…
What does imperfect self-defense mean in violent crimes?
As in most states, if you have been charged with a violent crime in Maryland, you will most likely find yourself in…
Glen Burnie man facing attempted murder charges
A 27-year-old Glen Burnie man is facing a slew of charges, including attempted first-degree murder, from his alleged involvement in a shooting…
Violence is key to a robbery charge
When facing robbery charges, one thing you should know is that violence typically has to be involved in some fashion. Violence either…
55-year sentence for man who took ‘selfies’ at arson site
Last July, a 27-year-old set fire to a home in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after learning that his girlfriend had a sexual encounter…
Man facing 22 charges, another man sought on same charges
A 34-year-old man from Glen Burnie, Maryland, was arrested recently on 22 criminal counts. The charges were in relation to his alleged…
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