Domestic Violence and the COVID-19 Pandemic

There are some things that we really don’t want to talk about during these difficult times. Domestic violence is one of them. However, this is something that needs to be discussed, especially with coronavirus pandemic stay-at-home orders in place throughout Annapolis. As unemployment rates rise, more people are at home and more people’s daily routines…

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Putting the “Old” in “Cold” Case

Last year, a Baltimore man died of a gunshot wound. Maybe this doesn’t seem all that interesting or new to you, but here’s the kicker: he was shot two decades ago, and the case is now being investigated as a homicide. The case in question stems back to August 27, 1997, when Keith Cooper was…

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Looks Like BPD Got Caught with Its Hand in the Sugar Jar

Let’s start here: a Baltimore cop is facing charges after conspiring to sell cocaine from a drug bust, and I may just choke on the irony. The drug bust in question by the Violent Crimes Impact Division happened almost a decade ago but the hammer is finally dropping now. The bust, per the Baltimore Sun,…

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The Relationship between Criminal Defense Lawyers and Law Enforcement

Police officers, much like teachers and parents, are not your friends. Their job isn’t to make you feel good; it’s to protect the public. Sometimes those two things – making you feel better and keeping you safe – work in tandem, and sometimes they don’t. Them’s the breaks. The same is true of the D.A.…

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Community First in the Age of COVID-19

So, we are officially in the midst of a pandemic. What that means is that a disease has reached a greater geographical reach. So, basically, it just means that it’s all over the world, as opposed to in one state or one country. And that’s kinda terrifying, I know. There’s a lot of misinformation out…

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How to Beat a DUI Charge

A conviction for a DUI charge in Maryland carries serious consequences. You will likely be ordered to spend time in jail. There will be large fines and court costs. Your license will likely be suspended. Your insurance rates will go through the roof – if you’re lucky to get insurance. Even when you get your…

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When Is Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) an Option?

A PB&J is delicious. A PBJ – Probation Before Judgment – is an actual remedy that is issued in many nonserious criminal charges to help a defendant avoid prison time. You can think of PBJ as a “sandwich” remedy, though, which combines an outer layer of being placed on probation with the softer inner layer…

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Are Eyewitnesses Really Reliable?

You’ve seen it in the movies and on TV. The drama about who committed a crime ends when an eyewitnesses says, “I saw So-and-So Kill that man with a spoon*. He did it or she’s the one!” (*Or whatever. TV is terrible. Don’t let it rot your brain.) It always sounds or seems like doom…

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