Criminal Defense

Some of the notorious crimes that have occurred in Maryland: The 2002 D.C. Sniper Attacks: John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo carried out a series of shootings across Maryland and the D.C. area, killing ten people and injuring several others over a three-week...

Notable examples of police misconduct in Maryland: Baltimore Gun Trace Task Force Scandal: Several officers were implicated in a corruption scandal involving theft, drug dealing, and the unlawful use of police resources. This case exposed systemic issues within the...

A confidential informant contract is a formal agreement between law enforcement and an individual who agrees to provide information about criminal activities. Key elements typically include: Confidentiality: Assurance that the informant's identity will be protected....

In Maryland, the spousal privilege generally protects communications made between spouses during the marriage. However, the privilege may be affected by the timing of the marriage in relation to the offense. If the spouses were not married at the time the offense was...

  If you are convicted of a domestic criminal offense in Maryland and are not a U.S. citizen, the potential consequences can include:   Deportation: Certain domestic offenses, especially felonies, can lead to removal proceedings. This includes crimes of...

You may be savvy enough to realize that law enforcement officers have the legal right to lie to suspects during an investigation. For example, they can say they have hard evidence that incriminates you even if they have nothing. However, police officers must generally...

Eye witness testimonies play a crucial role in the criminal justice system. This is because eyewitnesses are sworn to honesty and help provide clear insight and facts regarding an alleged crime. However, there have been troubling questions about the accuracy of human...

Trespassing is the act of entering someone else’s property without permission. The trespasser is the person who does this, and they can often be removed from the property by the authorities. For instance, someone could be trespassing in a home or a business. But you...

It’s almost an invisible crime — parents who compromise their minor children’s future credit scores to obtain credit in their kids’ names.  But make no mistake, it is indeed a crime to steal your child’s identity. Could you be prosecuted for this crime? That depends...

Disorderly conduct is a misdemeanor, but being convicted of it can result in heavy penalties. According to Maryland law, acting willfully in a disorderly manner that disturbs public peace constitutes disorderly conduct.  Examples may include public intoxication,...