Maryland’s Governor Has Authorized State and Local Police to Check Up on Suspicious Situations In the battle to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, states are taking extreme measures to enforce social distancing. Maryland’s governor is among the latest to declare a ‘Stay-At-Home’ order that covers the whole state. The executive order, which is effective […]
Read more...It is not uncommon for prosecutors to eventually pursue a career as a criminal defense attorney. Although these two types of legal professionals oppose each other in the courtroom, the skills acquired during the time working as a prosecutor can make a person an especially skilled defense lawyer. What Does a Prosecutor Do? A prosecutor’s […]
Read more...Being pulled over for a DUI can be a terrifying and stressful experience, especially if it’s your first offense. After all, the average person doesn’t have an extensive DUI record, let alone a legal career, so you may be uncertain about which steps to take first. A single misstep in your defense strategy could result […]
Read more...In Maryland, there can be a number of reasons why you may have your driver’s license suspended or revoked. You may have forgotten to attend a driver improvement program, failed to pay a speeding ticket or failed to appear. You may also have had a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction. Whatever the reason may […]
Read more...Reckless driving and negligent driving are two of the most common tickets Maryland drivers receive. While neither of these violations will likely result in jail time, they should still be taken seriously. The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) can take away your driving privileges. That’s why, depending on the circumstances, it might be a good […]
Read more...For a lot of people, the thought of going to court is stressful and intimidating. Knowing the rules and formalities and not knowing what the outcome will be can make the process confusing. Even if you have an attorney by your side, the anticipation of your first court date can be difficult to cope with. […]
Read more...College students often get into trouble. They are often living without constant parental supervision for the first time in their lives, which can lead them to make errors in judgment. While many people may consider the mishaps of college students to be all in good fun, conduct can have very real and serious lasting consequences […]
Read more...If you’ve been arrested in Maryland, it’s important to know the differences between probation and parole. While there are some similarities, such as individuals on probation and individuals on parole are all monitored by the Parole and Probation Division of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, there are also significant differences. Probation Probation is when […]
Read more...In Maryland, felony cases are handled differently than misdemeanors. Usually, in a felony case, a person is arrested by a police officer, and a preliminary hearing date is set. During the preliminary hearing, the prosecutor has to demonstrate to the judge that the state has enough evidence to move forward with the case. However, a […]
Read more...The bail system works by letting a criminal defendant out of jail in exchange for money or property that is held by the court until the criminal proceedings are finished. The money becomes a financial guarantee that the person will not flee the jurisdiction. If you leave town, the money is forfeited. Once a suspect […]
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