Many unsuspecting Americans are finding themselves charged with credit card fraud. One reason stems from their declaring bankruptcy, or their intention to do so. According to the Administrative Office of the US Courts, there were nearly 1.2…
There are many ways to defend oneself against a crime. One that has come up more in the media lately, but is not always understood, is that of pleading “insanity,” either permanently or at the…
Being charged with a drug crime can be detrimental to your career and your relationships – whether you committed the crime or not. If you have been charged with a drug crime, it is important…
During the 21st century, national “problem-solving” strategy has become popular with courts that are now attempting to tackle mounting social problems rather than punish first time or minor offenders. Washington, D.C.’s mental health diversion court…
There have been many contentious topics in the news recently, one of them being the indictments – or lack thereof – of police officers who have killed innocent and unarmed racial minorities. It is peculiar…
Just before 2014 ended, a 71-year-old man and his son were killed in Southeast Washington, and another was fatally shot a day later in the Northeast. This surge of violence began Christmas week. According to…
Sex crimes are serious, and they span a wide variety of allegations including rape, sexual assault, molestation of a minor, and child pornography. Being accused of a sex crime can be devastating to your life…
Washington D.C. voters voted to legalize marijuana in D.C. about a month ago, and recently, the D.C. Council started preparing to carry out the wishes of the voters. Initiative 71 Criminal penalties for possession of…
Maryland and Washington D.C. legislators have made efforts to improve gun laws in their respective jurisdictions. Maryland’s new gun law turned a year old in October, and Washington D.C. has seen a reduction in violent…
In 2012, over 16,000 individuals in Maryland were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). There were a total of 160 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities, and seventy percent of those fatalities involved drivers that had a…
