Tag Archives: murder
Understanding more about homicide charges here in Maryland
The enduring popularity of the network crime drama has helped ensure that generations of Americans are familiar with not only the complexities of police work, but also some of the terms and procedures commonly utilized in criminal trials. As encouraging as this is, these weekly serials really only scratch the surface of what otherwise… Read More »
Lewis remains a Baltimore legend after defeating murder charges
Over the last couple decades, few athletes have come to define the world of Baltimore sports like Ray Lewis. As the Baltimore Ravens have made a successful run at an NFL playoff bout this season, Lewis’ star continues to shine despite the fact that he was staring down serious criminal charges only 13 years… 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 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 man acquitted of murder charge from 2010 death
People who have not had personal experience with court cases or being charged with crimes may not realize one of the bedrock principals of the law: a person who is charged with a crime is considered to be innocent until proven guilty. Of course, most people in Baltimore, Maryland, are familiar with the concept… 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 »
Drug gang arrests — Part One
The Baltimore police have been very busy. Through the use of wire taps, undercover police officers, surveillance and other traditional police methods, they have been attempting to stem the tide of drug activity churning within Baltimore and nearby communities. In actions that are perhaps related, there have been two groups of arrests recently that… Read More »
Teens killing teens in Baltimore: a 19-year-old is charged
It has been widely reported that the human brain is still developing until a person reaches their mid-twenties. A recent murder in Baltimore City may cause us to reflect on that brain development, and if it is possible for teenagers to truly understand the lifelong consequences of their actions. A 19-year-old young man from… Read More »
25-year-old charged with murder of Maryland security guard
Anyone in Baltimore who has been to a popular nightclub has probably seen at least one — the muscular security guards who stand ready to break up any drunken bar fights. They might be body builders, or off-duty police officers or simply the high school gym teacher moonlighting for extra cash. When a bar… Read More »
Murder trial in jury deliberations, Baltimore residence is key
A murder trial is underway in which a jury will decide the fate of a 36-year-old man. The trial is in Sullivan County in Tennessee. The double murder took place in Kingsport. The accused man claims he was in Baltimore at the time of the murders. The man’s fate is currently in the jury’s… Read More »