FrizWoods Blog — Page #23
Was your case Jury Trial Prayed in Maryland? What you need to know.
February 24, 2022
Nearly every criminal case in Maryland courts originates at the District Court level. The District Court is the lowest Court in Maryland, and can only offer Defendants bench trials also known as Judge trials. Often cases are complex, and having a single Judge as the fact finder in [...]
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How to Find the Best Maryland Criminal Lawyer
February 19, 2022
Do you have a criminal case you'd like to discuss with a criminal defense attorney? Call us today for a free consultation It's no surprise that one of the highest searched terms for finding a lawyer is "best". How do you really find the perfect Maryland criminal lawyer? The [...]
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Should I get a lawyer for my first DUI in Maryland? Answered by a DUI Lawyer.
February 14, 2022
This is a question I've been asked countless times. Honestly, the answer is always YES. The follow up question of WHY? isn't always as simple, as each DUI/DWI case presents unique circumstances based upon several important factors. Below I will discuss some of the considerations as to why [...]
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DUI in Maryland with Out of State license
February 11, 2022
If you've been charged with a DUI in Maryland but have an out of state license, you may be confused at why your State license was not confiscated, if you can still drive in the State of Maryland, and what steps you should take to make sure that [...]
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What to do after getting a DUI in Maryland. Five first steps.
February 7, 2022
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Types of Probation in Maryland Criminal Cases
February 3, 2022
In Maryland Judges have the power to suspend jail time over a Defendant's head and place them on a period of probation with conditions that the Court considers "proper". Practically, there are two different types of probation in Maryland, Supervised and Unsupervised. While the conditions of these probations [...]
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DUI PBJ Maryland, what is a probation before judgment?
February 1, 2022
A probation before judgement, or "PBJ" is a unique disposition for a criminal case in Maryland. When issuing a Probation before Judgement, a Judge actually strikes a person's conviction and places them on probation before making a guilty finding. This would mean a person was never convicted of [...]
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HGN Test in DUI Cases "Horizontal Gaze and Nystagmus"
January 26, 2022
When a law enforcement officer suspects a driver in Maryland of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, the officer may administer one or more tests to the driver to determine his or her level of impairment. The three most common tests administered by police officers to [...]
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DUI Cases involving Death, DUI Manslaughter.
January 21, 2022
A normal DUI case in Maryland is only a misdemeanor; however, the penalties, rules, and even the statutory framework itself, changes dramatically where a person dies as a result of the drunk driving or drugged driving. In Maryland there are two major types of charges a person could [...]
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Rogue and Vagabond, what you need to know.
January 20, 2022
Most states refer to the theft of a motor vehicle or its contents as a burglary. In Maryland, however, this type of crime can result in what the state refers to as a rogue and vagabond charge. Despite its funny name, being charged with this type of crime [...]
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