Posts by Drew Cochran

The penalties for domestic violence can be severe. They can include imprisonment, exclusion from the family home, changes in your ability to spend time with your children and other members of your family, an order to pay financial support, damage to your reputation, and impacts on your ability to find or keep a job or…

Every criminal case depends on evidence. Physical evidence often includes drugs, cash, or property found on or near a person. Physical evidence taken from a person can include blood, breath test samples, or urine. Confessions and defendants’ statements are another form of evidence. The US Constitution’s Fourth Amendment protects defendants by providing that law enforcement…

Maryland’s juvenile justice system treats juveniles differently than adults. Its fundamental aim is rehabilitation, not punishment. The purpose of the juvenile justice system is to help minors by focusing on their misconduct through treatment, a review of their family dynamics, and many other social issues. Incarceration is generally limited to cases involving violence and other…

Most criminal cases are tried before a jury of your peers. Criminal defense lawyers must have the skills and experience to handle each phase, including the opening and closing statements to the jury. You’ve probably seen TV lawyers and lawyers in the movies make opening and closing statements. The ways the prosecutor and your defense…

If your criminal charges are not dismissed before the trial date, you must be prepared for what happens in the courtroom. Relax. We can help you. We’ve tried cases before judges and judges for over 20 years. We’re ready to explain what happens on the day of the trial and what your role in the…