Criminal Defense
Should You Film Your Own Annapolis DUI Stop?
Filming police officers is a topic of growing importance in todayâs digital age, and itâs important to understand the rules that surround it. We often find ourselves in situations where having documented proof can be a game-changer, and DUI stops in Annapolis are no exception. But the question that often arises is, âIs it legal?â…
Read MoreItâs More than Just Prison: What You Stand to Lose with an Assault Conviction
Although the court can give you jail time, probation, or fines, the less obvious and longer-standing effects are quite unexpected. These consequences, at times, prove to be more difficult hurdles to overcome than the original legal judgments. In fact, these discreet, yet profoundly impactful, sides of an assault conviction in Annapolis can profoundly affect your…
Read MoreWhoâs a Good Candidate for a Reconsideration Motion?
In the city of Annapolis, everyone deserves a fair shot at justice. However, itâs also important to recognize who could be a good candidate for a reconsideration motion. Not everyone will qualify, but understanding the factors that make a case suitable for reconsideration can mean all the difference between continued uncertainty and a fresh start.…
Read MoreWhat Role Does âReasonable Forceâ Play in an Assault Charge?
Getting into a fight is not a rare occurrence. Whether youâre out at a bar and someone thinks youâre hitting on their partner, or someone with anger issues threatens you in an instance of road rage, there are instances where you have to choose whether or not you have to defend yourself with force. So…
Read MoreWhich Criminal Charges Can Get Your License Suspended in Maryland?
For most of us, driving offers a necessary convenience to our lives. We rely on our cars to get to our jobs, our friends and family, our shopping, and â of course â our homes. Sure, sometimes we can carpool with a friend or take public transport, but letâs be honest, here: nothing beats your…
Read MoreUnderstanding Marylandâs Definition of âAggravatedâ Assault
Things were much easier when we were little kids with little baby fists and little baby problems. If we got into any sort of altercation, we just had to be pried apart like crying Velcro and put in separate corners for a bit, and then we happily moved on with our juice boxes. Now as…
Read MoreSelf-Defense Versus Assault in Maryland
We donât typically walk around in our day-to-day lives expecting to get into a physical altercation of some sort, but the same is true for pretty much anything negative we may face. Humans arenât known for their mind-reading abilities. But what we lack in telepathy, we make up for in resourcefulness and self-preservation, right? Someone…
Read MoreYouâre Not in the MMA: Understanding Marylandâs Assault Laws
Many people use the terms assault and battery interchangeably, e.g., first comes the assault and then sometimes the battery. Assault refers to the threat of violence, not the violence itself, while battery involves offensive physical contact or bodily harm. Although many states distinguish between assault and battery, Maryland does not. As a result, threatening violence…
Read MoreLetâs Talk About Victim Impact Statements
It isnât difficult to be accused of, charged with, and convicted for a crime such as assault. There are a lot of actions can be considered assault of one sort or another. The different types of assault have different sentences. No matter the crime, a myriad of factors can affect the sentence, but one of…
Read MoreThe Weed Test Is Coming, and We Have Some Concerns
With recreational cannabis soon becoming legal in Maryland, many people who want a new way to relax, relieve anxiety, or simply enjoy life in a different way are excited. The drug has already been legalized in other states, improving the economy and lowering the rate of arrests concerning cannabis possession. But that isnât going to…
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