Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Fighting Federal Gun Charges
The right to bear arms: it’s a basic right guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution. Even so, that doesn’t mean anything goes when it comes to firearms. There are more than a few restrictions related to guns in this country, and federal weapons charges can be especially harsh because many of these… Read More »
Can Intruders Sue You for Fighting Back and Causing Personal Injury or Death?
Stories abound about burglaries gone wrong: the criminal goes into a home or business and discovers the property owner there ready to fight back using any means necessary. Cases like these happen across the country on occasion, and we sometimes hear stories of lawsuits brought against the property owner by the criminal. Are these… Read More »
Ethical Representation in Your Criminal Defense
There are various considerations that must be weighed when searching for a criminal defense attorney. You’ll want someone who is available locally, whose rates are in your price range, and who is knowledgeable in your area of concern. Crucially, you ‘ll want someone who will fight intensely on your behalf, and who will rely… Read More »
Bond and Bail to get Out of Jail
Following an arrest, you are probably pretty anxious to get out of jail. Depending on various factors, pretrial release may be an option for you. Whatever the situation, having an experienced local attorney looking out for your rights can make a big difference in how things go for you. The options you’re looking at… Read More »
New Consequences for Protesting
The fury of ICE agents and associated officials toward demonstrators across the country has been well-documented. New policies put in place by the Department of Homeland Security have resulted in some unexpected consequences for some peaceful protesters who were fighting for their communities. That’s right, something disturbing is happening to protestors across multiple states… Read More »
When Officers Show Up with a Federal Search Warrant
What could be more foreboding than having a bunch of federal officers appear at your home with a federal warrant and demanding entry so they can conduct a search? It happens more often than you might think with little or no warning following investigations by federal agencies that catch unsuspecting people in their net…. Read More »
Sex Offender Registration in Maryland
Maryland law is strict when it comes to addressing sexual offenses. Anyone convicted of sexual crimes faces significant time behind bars and large fines. Beyond that, those convicted of sexual crimes must register as a sex offender. These charges plainly impact defendants long-term. Defending against them requires the know-how and discernment of an experienced… Read More »
Understanding the Jury at Trial
For anyone whose future lies in the hands of a jury, trying to eke out what jurors think as evidence and witnesses are on display in a trial is a full time occupation. You wonder how much the jury will warm up to the defense attorney’s argument or how influential a specific piece of… Read More »
Maryland Hate Crimes Enhancements
When a crime is motivated by certain characteristics outlined in state and/or federal law, it can be charged as a hate crime. Penalties may be increased beyond typical guidelines for the original crime. In other words, a sentence that might normally be for ten years could be extended by months or years based on… Read More »
Illegal Sports Betting in Maryland
If you’ve watched any news lately, you’ve probably noticed all kinds of attention to illegal sport betting debacles, driven by a number of big scandals crossing multiple sports agencies: Emmanual Clase and Luis Ortiz face 65 years in prison as MLB faces an enormous scandal involving the two pitchers who are accused of throwing… Read More »
