FrizWoods Blog — Page #22
Preliminary Hearings in Maryland, What is a preliminary hearing?
May 13, 2022
This article will address what a Preliminary hearing is, and the legal significance of having one. A preliminary hearing is not a trial date; however, it is a crucial hearing to attend and have an attorney for. Preliminary hearings are an important part of a criminal case in Maryland. [...]
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Multiple counts of the same charges in Maryland
May 3, 2022
If you or a loved one have received multiple counts of the same charges in Maryland, you might be wondering why. Criminal law can be confusing, especially when a person is charged with numerous counts of the same crime, or similar crimes. This article will address why people are [...]
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CDS Poss w int to Dist, PWID and Distribution Charges in Maryland
April 28, 2022
If you, or a family member, has was recently arrested on drug charges, you may be curious as to what they are charged with. If you see "CDS: Poss W/I Dist" on a charging document, then a person was charged with possession with intent to distribute a [...]
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Criminal Charges for having a gun in my car in Maryland.
April 18, 2022
If you have been charged with a criminal case for having a gun your car, you may have many different questions. Should I hire a lawyer? What am I charged with? What are my defenses? How do I beat this case? This article was written by a Maryland criminal [...]
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How to beat a Speeding Ticket in Maryland
April 11, 2022
This article will discuss different strategies to handle speeding tickets in Maryland, including the different pleas a person can enter, what a trial consists of, some common defenses in speeding ticket cases, and how hiring a lawyer might help. Speeding tickets in Maryland are civil citations, issued by law [...]
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Robbery vs Burglary vs Theft in Maryland
April 5, 2022
Criminal Lawyers are often asked, what is the difference between Burglary, robbery, and theft, as these terms are often used interchangeably in television, movies, and by non-lawyers. This article seeks to address the difference between these criminal acts. [...]
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What to look for in a Juvenile Criminal Defense Lawyer
March 25, 2022
If your child was just charged with a crime in Maryland, it's important to find a qualified juvenile defense attorney as soon as possible. Maryland's Juvenile justice system is complex, and vastly different than the adult criminal system. <center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sq7JyISXI3I" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; [...]
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How much will a DUI Lawyer Cost in Maryland? Read more here.
March 18, 2022
A question many potential clients ask is - how much does a Driving under the influence, or "DUI" lawyer cost? What other DUI costs can I expect associated with my DUI case? This question often arises after a person is charged in a drunk driving case, and wants [...]
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Nolle Pros Explained - the meaning of a Nolle Pros, or Nolle Prosequi
March 15, 2022
A commonly asked question is the definition of "Nolle Pros". This legal shorthand for nolle prosequi is often used in Court by a States Attorney, or other prosecuting authority who wishes to dismiss a case. Although it may seem strange, a prosecutor needs only to say this phrase [...]
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DUI Stops in Maryland. Was your motor vehicle stop legal?
March 2, 2022
Under Maryland law, an officer must have a legal reason for stopping a motor vehicle. Nearly every driving while under the influence case in Maryland begins with the stop of a motor vehicle. It's important to examine if this stop was in fact legal, because a successful challenge [...]
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