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Children charged in Adult Criminal Court in Maryland

October 11, 2022

Although the state of Maryland has separate juvenile and adult criminal court systems, children in Maryland can be charged as adults under certain circumstances. And when this happens, it is imperative that juveniles charged as adults and their parents or guardians seek legal assistance as soon as possible. [...]

Harassment and Stalking Charges in Maryland

October 4, 2022

Harassment and stalking are serious crimes in Maryland. In fact, a conviction can result in up to five years in prison and a permanent criminal record. Therefore, if you are facing harassment or stalking charges in Maryland, you should contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible for [...]

The illusion of the Maryland Inventory Search

September 26, 2022

Under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, every search or seizure conducted by a government agent must be reasonable. Generally, searches and seizures are considered unreasonable and invalid unless they are based on probable cause and executed pursuant to a valid search warrant. However, some types of [...]

How to handle a 4th DUI in Maryland - 4th DUI Maryland First Steps

September 11, 2022

If you are facing your fourth DUI and DWI allegation, the stakes cannot be higher. With Maryland driving under the influence subsequent offense penalties, you could be facing serious jail time. Talking to a Maryland DUI lawyer early can change how the entire case plays out. This article will [...]

STET Docket Maryland - Maryland Criminal Cases placed on the STET Docket

August 30, 2022

> Quick answer (47 words): A STET is an agreed, indefinite pause of prosecution. The case goes inactive while you complete conditions. If you comply, the State may drops charges later as a part of the agreement. A STET is not a conviction and is often expungeable after [...]

CDL DUI Maryland - Commercial Driver's Licenses & DUI/DWI

August 23, 2022

Maryland imposes serious penalties on commercial drivers who are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI). Commercial driver's license (CDL) holders must abide by strict federal regulations due to the nature of their vehicles. Part of these regulations hold commercial drivers to a higher standard than non-commercial drivers [...]

Ignition Interlock Violations in Maryland

August 14, 2022

If you've been ordered to have an ignition interlock device installed on your vehicle, you must abide by the order. Unfortunately, some people behave as if the use of a court-ordered ignition interlock device is optional or merely a suggestion. This isn't the case, however, and failing to [...]

Maryland DUI Checkpoints Explained

June 23, 2022

No one-whether they are under the influence or not-enjoys being stopped at a DUI checkpoint. DUI checkpoints can be intimidating, and many people are confused when it comes to the legality of these kinds of investigatory stops. Should you ever find yourself stopped at a DUI checkpoint, it's [...]

Maryland Ghost Gun Lawyer - New Ghost Gun Laws explained

June 17, 2022

Maryland recently passed a new set of Ghost Gun Laws that have taken effect as of June 1, 2022. There are new penalties for receiving, selling, exchanging, or transferring what are commonly referred to as "ghost guns", which have taken effect as of June 1, 2022. While this may [...]

Everything you need to know about Maryland Bail Review Hearings

June 1, 2022

<center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HMOKMARZ1uk" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></center> Maryland bail reviews can be confusing, and often occur within a day of charges being brought. This can leave a person ill prepared for their bail review hearing, which is often handled by [...]

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