According to Maryland State Police statistics, law enforcement agencies across the state arrested over 127,000 people over the course of 2020. Any interaction with the police can be nerve-wracking, regardless of whether you're in danger of being arrested or not, and...
Criminal Defense
What Happens When Someone is Falsely Accused of a Sex Offense?
While every criminal charge is serious in it's own right, few carry the severity and stigma of a sex offense. Whether it's indecent exposure, sex abuse of a minor, or rape, all sex offenses can bring with them heavy legal penalties ranging from fines and registration...
3 Important Facts About Your Fifth Amendment Rights
"I plead the fifth." It's an incredibly well-known statement, famous for it's use in both popular culture and real life. However, while many people are familiar with the phrase (and the fifth amendment in general), not everyone actually understands the protections...
3 Things to Consider If Your Child Is Charged with a DUI.
While any DUI case can be a frantic, emotionally taxing situation, it’s even worse to be a parent and learn that your child has been pulled over and charged with drunk driving. Once you get that call, it’s natural to be confronted with a wave of questions. Are they...
The Maryland Sex Offender Registry: What Are the Requirements?
In Maryland, individuals convicted of sex offenses are required to register with the statewide "Sex Offender Registry." This registry acts as a digital database that's meant to help protect the community by providing both law enforcement and the public with vital...
How to fight a DUI charge
Driving under the influence is a serious offense. If you ever find yourself facing such charges, it is helpful to understand how to defend yourself. There are several strategies you can take when fighting a DUI charge. Understand your rights Your rights play a...
Facing Down False Accusations of Child Pornography? Do This First.
Have you gotten a knock on your door at the crack of dawn? It’s rarely a good thing. It’s even worse if – as soon as you open the door – the police shove a warrant into your face with…wait, are those child pornography charges? Are you or a loved one suddenly staring down the barrel of a child pornography…
What are possession with intent to distribute charges?
Possession with intent to distribute drugs, also known as PWID, is a major offense that carries harsh penalties in Maryland. The Maryland Department of State Police reported over 20,000 drug arrests in 2020, with 3,755 cases that involved sales or manufacture of...
Could AI exploit children?
The Associated Press reported that attorney generals in all 50 states have asked Congress to combat artificial intelligence's ability to produce child pornography. This disturbing phenomenon has sparked a growing concern among lawmakers. While AI has brought about...
When does law enforcement have the right to search your car?
A Maryland traffic stop can be a nerve-wracking experience. In the United States, the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. Understanding when law enforcement can and cannot search your car during a traffic...