Criminal Defense
Innocents Suffering from Police Misinformation About Fentanyl
It’s not too much to ask that police know what they’re talking about, right? Of course there are risks associated with their job, but surely they know the actual difference between fact and fiction — right? After all, they have the authority to put people behind bars and charge them with crimes, something that can…
Read MoreCriminal Charges for Autonomous Driving Is Becoming a Real Thing
The future is here, folks. We may not have flying cars and commercial teleportation, but the times are still a-changing at a rapid pace. Now, some cars can drive themselves (in theory)! Aside from sounding like something right out of science fiction, this new innovation is an exciting and welcome development for all people who,…
Read MoreShould I Tell My Boss if I Get Charged With a Crime?
We’ve all made mistakes. Maybe we had too much fun one night, or just weren’t thinking, and we wind up with an arrest, maybe even a conviction. Great. This is a headache to begin with, but even more if you work somewhere that can punish you if you’ve been convicted with a crime. Don’t panic…
Read MoreIs It Possible to Have a Fair Trial?
Everyone has the right to an impartial and fair trial. But how easy is it to achieve? After all, there are two sides to every story, and no one but those who were involved might know the truth; but there are certain factors that may keep you from getting the fair trial that you deserve.…
Read MoreHabitual Criminal Offenders and Maryland’s Three Strikes Law
Nobody’s perfect. We all make mistakes, and when we do they often aren’t the most terrible ones in the world. Maybe when you were a teen, you stole something from a convenience store, or perhaps you were mixed up in a bad crowd and were involved in a fight. An arrest doesn’t have to make…
Read MoreHow Is Murder-for-Hire Charged in Maryland?
Wendy Lynn Wein attempted to have her ex-husband killed by a hitman for hire. The thing she didn’t know was that the website that she hired the hitman from was a fake website, and that the person running the website turned her over to the police. Bob Innes had initially set up the website as…
Read MoreDo You Get Drunk Faster in Cold Weather?
It’s that time of year when the air gets colder and the days get darker. There are holiday parties to attend, snowball fights to be fought, and driveways to be shoveled. So how do we stay warm in the freezing temperatures? We wear our boots, hats, and mittens, and maybe take a swig of that…
Read MorePossible Defenses to a First-Degree Assault Charge
In Maryland, you can be charged with the crime of first-degree assault if you intentionally cause or try to cause serious physical injury to another person. You can also be charged with first-degree assault if you commit an “assault” with a firearm. Firearms, according to the Maryland Criminal Code – 3.202 include the use of:…
Read MoreLaws Set the Boundaries for Legal and Moral Behavior. Understand Them Before You Break Them.
Our law firm has been dedicated to defending people who break federal, state, and local laws for more than 20 years. We understand that defendants often break rules for different reasons. Some people don’t understand the laws. Many people do understand the laws but are willing to risk violations because they don’t think they’ll be…
Read MoreLawyer Boasts That He “Thinks Like a Criminal.” Now He’s a Felon.
You want aggressive lawyers if you are charged with a criminal offense. After all, your freedom and reputation are on the line. There are severe financial consequences such as fines and extreme difficulty finding employment on release from prison. If you’ve been arrested for any felony or misdemeanor, you need a lawyer with experience. You…
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