Dealing with criminal charges is no small matter. With any crime, there is never a guaranteed end result. That is especially true with complex and violent charges, such as murder or conspiracy to commit murder….
Criminal Law
Although the United States Constitution grants citizens the right to keep and bear arms, there are a number of legal regulations that govern when and how firearms may be used. Generally, these laws are established…
Maryland is one of the jurisdictions in the U.S. that have decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana. This means that under Maryland law, possession of less than ten grams of marijuana is no longer…
Fraud investigators often rely on evidence obtained through search warrants in order to establish fraud cases and other charges of white-collar crimes. But a Manhattan court warns that not all evidence seized on the basis…
When we hear about DUI charges – Driving Under the Influence – our minds often immediately go to the influence of alcohol. We might assume all DUI crimes involve alcohol, but the truth is that…
A recent ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Court has disavowed thousands of drug convictions dating back to 2003. This follows Annie Dookhan, a former Massachusetts lab chemist, admitting to falsifying drug test results and tampering…
A security guard employed at a Maryland high school was arrested earlier this month on sexual abuse charges after he allegedly entered into a sexual relationship with a student. The accused, who has been placed…
With gun crimes reportedly on the rise in Washington and Baltimore, D.C.., the Metropolitan Police Department has stepped up their efforts to seize illegal guns and get them off the streets. Just recently, police said…
U.S. immigrants face tougher regulations this year as the latest immigration regulations instruct immigration and customs agents to prioritize the deportation of illegal immigrants with criminal records or those accused of criminal offenses. The rules…
Over the last year, there has been a 12% spike in roadside drug arrests, with Virginia seeing a 6% increase. Many defense attorneys question why the numbers have increased. For instance, were more drugs being…
