Criminal Defense

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…

In the city of Annapolis, everyone deserves a fair shot at justice. However, it’s 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.…

Getting into a fight is not a rare occurrence. Whether you’re out at a bar and someone thinks you’re 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…

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 — of course — our homes. Sure, sometimes we can carpool with a friend or take public transport, but let’s be honest, here: nothing beats your…

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…

We don’t 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 aren’t known for their mind-reading abilities. But what we lack in telepathy, we make up for in resourcefulness and self-preservation, right? Someone…

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…

It isn’t 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…

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 isn’t going to…

As a defense attorney in Maryland, I understand the serious nature of assault charges and the potential impact they can have on individuals’ lives. Each case is unique, and it is crucial to approach them with careful consideration and a thorough understanding of the law. Recent events, such as the controversial decision by the Maryland…