Common Defenses in Domestic Abuse and Domestic Violence Cases
Domestic violence cases in Maryland generally begin with a phone call from the victim to the local police. The phone call then requires that local law enforcement come to where the victim is â usually in a home. Once the accusation is made, then the person the victim accuses of domestic violence is usually arrested.…
Read MoreDomestic Violence and the COVID-19 Pandemic
There are some things that we really donât 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 peopleâs daily routines…
Read MorePutting the âOldâ in âColdâ Case
Last year, a Baltimore man died of a gunshot wound. Maybe this doesnât seem all that interesting or new to you, but hereâs 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…
Read MoreLooks Like BPD Got Caught with Its Hand in the Sugar Jar
Letâs 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,…
Read MoreThe Relationship between Criminal Defense Lawyers and Law Enforcement
Police officers, much like teachers and parents, are not your friends. Their job isnât to make you feel good; itâs to protect the public. Sometimes those two things â making you feel better and keeping you safe â work in tandem, and sometimes they donât. Themâs the breaks. The same is true of the D.A.…
Read MoreHow the âNot Criminally Responsibleâ Defense Works in Maryland
Jarrod Ramos, who was accused of killing five workers at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Md has confessed that he committed the offenses. His defense is that he was mentally ill at the time of the trial â such that he should be held â not criminally responsible. According to the Washington Post, Ramos…
Read MoreCommunity 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 itâs all over the world, as opposed to in one state or one country. And thatâs kinda terrifying, I know. Thereâs a lot of misinformation out…
Read MoreHow 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 â if youâre lucky to get insurance. Even when you get your…
Read MoreIf Your âCrime Paysâ Tattoo Proves to Be False Advertising, Can You Sue?
Ok. If youâre going to engage in drug-fueled police chase where you could be charged with resisting law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine, reckless driving, auto theft, and common nuisance â the smartest thing isnât also to have a tattoo on your forehead that says âCrime Pays.â Not only does the tattoo make you look like…
Read MoreWhen Is Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) an Option?
A PB&J is delicious. A PBJ â Probation Before Judgment â 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 âsandwichâ remedy, though, which combines an outer layer of being placed on probation with the softer inner layer…
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