Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance to Wit: Cocaine, is governed by Maryland State Code Section 5-601 "Possessing or Administering Controlled Dangerous Substance" Penalties for possession of cocaine: Simple Possession of Cocaine in Maryland is a...
Criminal Defense
What happens if you violate probation?
When you are placed on probation you will be given conditions you must abide by. There are a wide range of conditions that a judge can order. Following the sentencing court’s ordered conditions of probation is paramount to not being violated and potentially going back...
Cellphone confiscated by the Police?
The Maryland Court recently made a ruling in Anthony J. Richardson v. State of Maryland, that mandates police in Maryland be more specific when applying for warrants to search cellphones. The court recommended that law enforcement agencies implement protocols to...
If you flee from a crime scene located on public property and leave your personal belongings the police can search what you left behind.
In August 2022, the Maryland Court of (“COA”) made a ruling in Richardson v. State, affirming the Maryland Court of Special which affirmed the Prince George’s County Circuit Court’s denial of the Defendant's motion to suppress the fruits of the warrantless search of...
How can getting a DUI affect your job and car insurance?
You go out for a night of fun in Maryland with friends and have a couple of drinks. You had a well-deserved evening of relaxation. But the vibe changes dramatically shortly after you start your drive home. Blue and red lights behind you and your now pulling over to...