Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Can You Be Charged With A Crime In Maryland For Refusing To Identify Yourself To Police?
Getting into trouble with a police officer is never fun, especially when they start grilling you with questions. One of those questions could be, “What’s your name?” This raises an interesting legal question: Do you have to answer? Maryland has no general law that requires a person asked by a police officer to reveal… Read More »
Understanding Maryland Peace Orders Vs. Protective Orders: Which One Applies To Your Situation?
When someone faces threats, harassment, or abuse, a court order can be useful for protection. Two forms of civil orders that can be used in Maryland include protective orders and peace orders. Although the two are very similar in purpose, there are key differences in the relationships they apply to. This will help you… Read More »
Understanding Maryland Probation Violations: What Happens After An Alleged Violation?
The law considers probation a second chance, rather than being incarcerated. You get to stay in your community and follow the conditions set forth by the court. But probation comes with certain stipulations, and if you violate them, then you might face severe consequences. When you are faced with a probation violation charge in… Read More »
Can You Clear Your Criminal Record In Maryland? Expungement And Shielding Explained
Having a criminal record can haunt you even after the legal process has been completed. It could impact your ability to get jobs, find a place to live, or enroll in academic programs. Luckily, there are provisions in the State of Maryland that can help limit access to these records. This is known as… Read More »
When Text Messages Become Evidence: How Digital Communications Can Make Or Break A Maryland Criminal Case
In the modern world, the majority of communication occurs through the use of text messages, social media, and messaging apps. Although these tools can be very useful, they can also be used as evidence in a criminal case. In Maryland, the prosecution is increasingly using these tools in building cases, especially against the defendant’s… Read More »
How Body-Worn Camera Footage Impacts Maryland Criminal Defense Cases
Body-worn cameras are now an integral part of law enforcement in Maryland. It is now common for many police departments to require officers to activate their cameras during traffic stops, arrests, and other public interactions. Despite the body-worn cameras’ reputation for providing objective evidence, bodycam footage doesn’t always speak for itself. What body cameras… Read More »
How Maryland’s 2025 Criminal Law Changes Could Affect Your Case
When you’re up against criminal charges, it’s easy to feel like the law is set in stone. However, the laws in the State of Maryland are constantly evolving, often in ways that make a world of difference in how cases are prosecuted, defended, and resolved. Given the number of new Maryland laws that have… Read More »
When A DUI Isn’t Just A DUI: Understanding The Criminal, Civil & Administrative Fallout In Maryland
Getting arrested for DUI can be a shock. At that moment, everything feels chaotic. Flashing lights. Field sobriety tests. Handcuffs. And it’s easy to think the worst is over once the arrest has been made. But in Maryland, a DUI sets off more than just a criminal case. What many people don’t realize is… Read More »
Gun Charges In Maryland: What Counts As Possession Under §5-133 And §5-144?
Maryland has some of the toughest firearm laws in the U.S., and the penalties for even a first-time gun offense can be severe. What many people don’t realize is that you don’t have to be caught holding a gun to be charged with illegal possession. Maryland’s gun statutes, particularly Public Safety §5-133 (illegal possession… Read More »
DUI Versus DWI In Maryland: What’s The Difference And Why It Matters
While some states call it DUI and other states call it DWI, Maryland uses both terms to describe different crimes. If you’ve been charged with drunk driving in the State of Maryland, you’ve probably seen both terms used and wondered what the difference is. While both are considered serious offenses, Maryland law draws a… Read More »
