Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Maryland State Police Arrest Two Men On Child Pornography Charges
Maryland troopers have arrested two Baltimore City men for possession of child pornography. The Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation found evidence that the two men were downloading illegal images and videos onto their computers. The first suspect, a 41-year-old male, is charged with five counts of possession of child… Read More »
Maryland Man Charged With Stalking After Two Teen Girls Reported He Followed Them
A Maryland man has been arrested and charged after two teen girls accused him of stalking them. The 42-year-old man is currently facing charges of stalking, fourth-degree sex offense, and other related charges. He has since been taken into custody. The investigation began in February after the Charles County Sheriff’s Office received a report… Read More »
Common Defense To DUI Charges In Maryland
If you’ve been charged with DUI in the state of Maryland, you may feel hopeless about your prospects of beating the charge. While it’s true that the majority of DUI charges filed in Maryland do result in conviction, often, defendants have defenses available to them that they may not be aware of. In this… Read More »
Can I Refuse A Breathalyzer Test In Maryland?
The short answer to this question is: yes, you can refuse a breathalyzer test in Maryland. However, under Maryland’s implied consent laws, there are consequences for refusing a breathalyzer test. The question then becomes: is it more beneficial to refuse the breath test, or should you take it? In Maryland, prosecutors can prove that… Read More »
Maryland Man Accused Of Child Abuse And Neglect After 6-Year-Old Son Is Found Dead
A Maryland man has been arrested after his 6-year-old son was found dead in his home. Police arrested the suspect after responding to a report of an unresponsive child. When officers arrived at the suspect’s home, they found the boy dead. It was determined that the boy died of severe malnutrition and starvation. According… Read More »
Maryland Man Sentenced To 75 Years for Sexual Abuse Of A Minor
The State’s Attorney’s Office announced that a Maryland man will spend the next 75 years of his life in state prison for the sexual abuse of a minor. The 28-year-old defendant was sentenced to 75 years with 24 years of active incarceration. He will also have to register as a sex offender for the… Read More »
Maryland Man Is Facing Child Abuse Charges After Infant Suffers “Significant Injuries”
A Maryland father is facing child abuse charges after doctors discovered that his 6-week-old infant suffered significant injuries including fractured bones. The child received medical care at Frederick Health Hospital before medics transferred the child to Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. Child Protective Services later contacted the Frederick Police Department about the child’s… Read More »
Former Maryland High School Worker Convicted of Sex Crime Against Student
A former Safety and Security Assistant at a Maryland high school was recently convicted of a sex crime against a minor student who attended the school. He will have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life under Maryland’s rules regarding sex offenses. The 22-year-old defendant was convicted of sexual… Read More »
Maryland Updates Stalking Law To Include Electronic Communication
In October of 2022, Maryland updated its stalking laws to include electronic communications that are meant to instill fear or the threat of physical violence. Up until this point, stalking had to be conducted in person. The text of the law included the words “approaching or pursuing”. In this manner, those who committed digital… Read More »
Criminal Stalking In Bel Air, Maryland
It sometimes happens that an individual becomes obsessed with the object of their desire and takes matters too far. They engage in a course of conduct that puts another person in fear for their lives. When this happens, they can be charged under Maryland statutes with the crime of stalking. In this article, the… Read More »
