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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You Think Your Lawyer’s Bad?

As a criminal defense lawyer, I hear no shortage of complaints from people about their criminal defense lawyers. (That’ll teach you not to come directly to me, huh?) I hear the same complaints and, frankly, terrible “jokes” from people I know and love, too. Comes with the territory. But if you think your lawyer is…

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How Does a Maryland DWI Offense Differ from a DUI Offense?

The terms DWI and DUI are similar but not identical. DWI stands for Driving While Impaired. DUI stands for Driving while Under the Influence. There are different requirements for proving each type of offense. The penalties are also different. In general, the penalties for a DWI are less severe than the penalties for a DUI…

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