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Teens Who Commit Serious Crimes

By Hammad S. Matin |

Society has wrestled with questions related to crime and punishment for as long as we can remember. The concept of justice becomes even more difficult when juvenile offenders are involved.  Woefully, it’s a dilemma that seems to be growing in scope. According to Baltimore police, over 500 teens were arrested in 2022, over 120… Read More »

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When the State Fails to Provide a Speedy Trial

By Hammad S. Matin |

The right to a speedy trial is guaranteed by the  6th Amendment to the Constitution.  Since defendants are presumed innocent until proven otherwise, it makes sense that the Founders believed in giving the accused their day in court as quickly as possible. If that weren’t the case, innocent people might be assumed to be… Read More »

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Options in a Criminal Defense

By Hammad S. Matin |

For anyone facing criminal charges, the importance of working with a criminal defense attorney that can be trusted and relied on cannot be overstated. Our attorneys can provide services of an experienced criminal defense attorney who understands the many pathways forward available to defendants. With the skills of an aggressive defense attorney, these are… Read More »

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Genealogy Testing and Cold Cases

By Hammad S. Matin |

Fred Lee Frampton Jr. probably thought he’d never be prosecuted for murder.  After all, more than a decade had passed since he’d shot Michael Temple in Odenton, Maryland, leaving him a quadriplegic who ultimately died.  In Las Vegas 14-year old Stephanie Isaacson was assaulted and murdered, her body found near the path that she… Read More »

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Defending Accusations Of Bankruptcy Fraud

By Hammad S. Matin |

The bankruptcy system was created to assist individuals and businesses whose financial situation has become insurmountable. But bankruptcy is complicated, requiring full transparency of one’s financial situation. Mistakes could be viewed as fraud, which is serious business, with maximum penalties of $250,000 in fines and five years in federal prison. What is Bankruptcy Fraud? … Read More »

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When Media Impacts A Trial

By Hammad S. Matin |

From television, magazines, newspapers and radio to other forms of digital media, you can find virtually any information you want.  We all know the public is influenced by the media. It impacts our opinions about fashion, diet, activity, and politics.  While the benefit of this may be argued, there are particular circumstances in which… Read More »

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Confidential Informants: Can They Be Trusted?

By Hammad S. Matin |

We’ve all seen the way Hollywood treats confidential informants.  While in some cases they are regular ol’ citizens doing the right thing on behalf of their communities, just as often they are people with criminal records themselves—even jailhouse snitches—who are working with detectives in order to lessen their own legal peril.  The fact is,… Read More »

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Defending Murder Or Manslaughter Charges

By Hammad S. Matin |

You know that you are in serious hot water if you are facing manslaughter or murder charges,   What you might not know, however, is that there are many nuances to “murder” from a legal standpoint, and juries must consider circumstances in the case, previous convictions, and a number of issues when deciding a case…. Read More »

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Police Interactions With Vets Experiencing PTSD

By Hammad S. Matin |

Yet after being deployed once, twice, or even many more times, veterans come home to face multiple hurdles in rebuilding their lives.  One of those hurdles is a bit of a surprise to some: military veterans are arrested at higher rates than other Americans.  Veterans of any war have sacrificed everything to protect America. … Read More »

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Defending Shoplifting Charges In Maryland

By Hammad S. Matin |

Ah, the holidays—A time of celebration and giving.  It can be the best of times…unless:  If you were charged with retail theft—shoplifting—in order to boost your holiday haul, you could be facing some pretty significant legal penalties. That’s why it’s critical that you find an experienced La Plata & Waldorf criminal defense attorney to… Read More »

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