Tag Archives: criminal defense
Know your rights and be willing to learn if you’re facing charges
In our two previous blog posts, we discussed some very important points in the criminal justice system. Both of these points hammer…
Think about how double jeopardy applies to your case
Many people know that they have specific rights thanks to the Constitution of the United States. Freedom of speech is one of…
Protecting your adult autistic child from criminal charges
An autism diagnosis brings a host of worries to parents, and those worries don’t lessen when the autistic child finally becomes a…
Will Maryland end the cash bail system?
Could 2017 be the year that Maryland ends the cash bail system? If so, that’s good news for many defendants in the…
Are there different types of plea bargains?
Assuming that you are facing criminal charges in the state of Maryland, you are likely attempting to explore every option at your…
Your defense strategy is important so choose wisely
In our previous blog post, we discussed how a criminal conviction can affect your future. That post should spur some people who…
How will a criminal conviction affect my future?
Presumably, you are asking this question because you or someone you know is facing criminal charges. If this is the case, it…
Know how to evaluate your case to start on a defense
There are many different factors that can impact the outcome of a criminal case. In a prior blog post, we discussed how…
The statute of limitations can impact criminal cases
The statute of limitations is an important factor in many criminal justice cases. The statue of limitations sets time limits for how…
Mother declared incompetent to stand trial for ninth time
What happens when a defendant’s mental illness is so severe that he or she can’t understand the charges against him or her,…
Know your rights when you are facing criminal charges
Learning that you are facing criminal charges is the first phase in a line of events that can dramatically change the course…
The shoulds and shouldn’ts of dealing with criminal courts
When you are having to deal with police officers, it is best to know some basic points about what you should and…
Know your options in criminal justice cases
In one of our most recent blog posts, we discussed the important purposes of plea agreements. If you recall, we discussed how…
Plea bargains serve important purposes
When you are facing criminal charges, you might be presented with a plea bargain. This is a way that you can resolve…
Civil rights violations can affect criminal cases
Going through a criminal case is a big challenge. When you are trying to combat the charges against you, every viable defense…
What is the ‘knock-and-announce’ rule?
The so-called “knock-and-announce rule” limits the power of the police and protects the rights of citizens under the Fourth Amendment, which protects…
2 arrests for alleged prostitution in Anne Arundel County
Two women have been arrested for allegedly agreeing to perform “sexual acts.” During the arrest and subsequent search of the women, a…
What is involuntary manslaughter?
In Maryland, involuntary manslaughter is sometimes called criminally negligent homicide. There is a statute for manslaughter, but it doesn’t define it. It…
What is a jury’s purpose in a criminal trial?
Everyone who is facing criminal charges has a constitutional right to have their case decided by a jury of their peers if…
Alternative sentences are possible in some criminal cases
When you are facing criminal charges, one of your most frequent thoughts might be how your case will end. You are likely…
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