Tag Archives: Baltimore
Baltimore woman says police framed husband with robbery
There are very strict rules of evidence that police and prosecutors must abide by when investigating a case. Failing to do so may unravel the State’s case and will result in an acquittal for the defendant. While many in Baltimore would hope that police would never violate these rules, there are frequently reports of… Read More »
Baltimore woman accused of attempted murder for car accident
When an accident occurs in Baltimore or elsewhere, there are always those who say it could have been prevented or that it was not an accident at all. In some cases those naysayers could be correct, but in a court of law everyone is innocent until proven guilty beyond any reasonable doubt. The innocence… Read More »
Baltimore drug roundup results in charges against 24
Increasing crime has been an increasing problem in Baltimore of late and the police apparently intend to do something about it. A net was cast wide by the police, in conjunction with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Whether or not the net snagged innocent people remains to be seen. It was reported… Read More »
22-year-old Baltimore man confesses to rape of 13-year-old
In most instances when there is a violent crime or sexual assault that is made public, it is followed by news that the suspect is pleading not guilty. Recently police arrested a 22-year-old Baltimore County man for the abduction and rape of a 13-year-old girl with whom he was previously acquainted according to news… Read More »
Baltimore teenage boy accused of shooting teenage girlfriend
The age of adulthood in Maryland is 18. If a teenager is convicted of a serious crime such as murder, he or she could spend the good portion of his or her adult life behind bars. When recent scientific studies are telling us that the reasoning portion of the brain doesn’t reach maturity until… Read More »
Baltimore cops accused of assaulting suspect during drug arrest
Due process. It’s a concept at the core of criminal law in the United States. Everyone who is accused of a crime, no matter how serious, has a right to due process. That means police officers are legally obliged to follow certain rules pertaining to search and seizure, as well as to the very… Read More »
Plea deal keeps basketball star out of Baltimore jail
As a 19-year-old, Aquille Carr has already achieved a certain amount of fame. The Baltimore Sun named him its Boys Athlete of the Week two weeks in a row after he shot 38 points while defending the Class 2A state champions, Baltimore City College. In his freshman year in high school he reportedly averaged… Read More »
Former Baltimore DJ sentenced for drunk driving conviction
When someone is charged with drunk driving, there can be more than just legal consequences. There can be damage done to relationships, hurt felt by family and professional consequences as well. A well-known Baltimore disc jockey for 98 Rock, avoided a trial by pleading guilty to drunk driving. He will spend six months in… Read More »
Violent crime weekend shakes up Baltimore
It may be hard for anyone to read the newspaper or watch the television news in Baltimore and not come to the conclusion that there is a significant amount of violent crime in Baltimore. Some feel that the media tends to report bad news rather than good news, but even so, the events of… Read More »
Baltimore man charged with assault and weapon violations
One of the negative aspects of a criminal conviction in Baltimore is that any future arrests may carry enhanced consequences. This holds true for drunk driving, sex crimes and other types of criminal charges. It was recently reported that a Baltimore man has been charged with assault and weapon violations. The charges he is… Read More »