Identity theft is now one of the most common crimes prosecuted in Maryland because technology makes it easier to access personal information. Just one accusation can bring serious criminal penalties, harm your career, and damage your reputation. If you’re accused of using someone else’s credit card, getting personal data without permission, or pretending to be…

Maryland prosecutors are going after new types of crimes that have emerged in the digital age. Cybercrime charges can lead to long prison sentences and long-lasting effects on your career and future. They can range from unauthorized access to someone else’s computer to running complex online fraud schemes. Criminal investigation and prosecution are also moving…

Intent is a key element in many, but not all, Maryland criminal cases. Generally, whether a crime requires intent or not depends on the specific language in the applicable statute. Whether intent applies to a specific offense may also depend on whether the case is a federal case or a state case. Intent generally refers…

There’s an old saying that a defendant should never be their own lawyer. A more direct adage is that a person who represents themselves has a fool for a client. This saying is quite accurate. While defendants can often represent themselves in court (a process known as pro se representation), the risks of self-representation are…

Many criminal cases involve only the defendant, the defendant’s lawyer, local law enforcement, a prosecutor, and a judge. The case may also involve a victim, though some offenses are victimless crimes. Some publications may publish arrest notices and convictions. Generally, criminal case records, including convictions, are public unless restricted by court rule, statute, court order,…

While Ocean City is generally quiet during autumn and winter, it attracts numerous in-state and out-of-state visitors during spring and summer. Many students at the University of Maryland and colleges across Maryland and Washington, DC, enjoy the warm sunshine and cultural attractions that Ocean City provides. Many families reserve vacation time in Ocean City to…

A deferred prosecution agreement can help you resolve certain criminal matters with minimal long-term consequences. While these agreements have clear benefits, there are also drawbacks you should understand before pursuing one. Reviewing the key features of deferred prosecution agreements and consulting with a Maryland criminal defense attorney may help you determine whether one may be…

In Maryland, teens can be tried as adults, but only under specific conditions. These cases follow different procedures than standard adult criminal matters. Learning about the most important facts that underlie trying teens as adults in Maryland, and speaking with a Maryland juvenile defense attorney, may help your teen obtain the legal outcome they need.…