One particularly ominous consequence of acrimonious divorces is that the spurned partner may try to retaliate against their soon-to-be ex-spouse by making false accusations against them. These false allegations can be enough to cause decent people who have done...
Year: 2023
What degrees of murder are there in Maryland?
Like all other states, Maryland categorizes the crime of murder into several degrees. You may be charged with first or second degrees of murder or manslaughter. It all depends on the circumstances of your offense. These degrees of offenses are vastly different, at...
Is marijuana legal in Maryland?
If you’ve been following the news over the last few years, you’ve probably seen that many states have begun legalizing recreational marijuana. In Maryland, medical marijuana was already permitted. This is the same as in many other states, such as Michigan, which had...
Maryland lawmakers consider compassionate release reforms
In the state of Maryland, requests for compassionate release are denied approximately three times as often as they are granted. This reality largely stems from the harsh restrictions that current state law places on when compassionate release is allowable and when it...
The distinction between DUI and DWI
You know it is unwise to get behind the wheel with a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) of 0.08% or higher. However, if you are confident your level of intoxication is under this, you may believe it is safe (and legal) to drive. Unfortunately, this is not always the...
Understand your constitutional rights as a defendant
If you are facing criminal charges, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. In addition, your guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt for a conviction. However, that is not all. You have other constitutional rights you ought to understand and safeguard...
Could a health condition defense save you from a DUI conviction?
The human body is a marvel of evolution and organic engineering. It is likely that no one fully understands the things a body can accomplish. Some bodies stricken with certain medical conditions can mimic (or cause) intoxication. Such conditions make an interesting...