Accidental Porn? Itâs Real, and It Can Lead to Criminal Charges
The seriousness of a possession of child pornography charge cannot be underestimated. Possession of depictions of a minor engaged in obscene actions or sexual conduct can lead to criminal charges for each and every picture. Convictions for each count can mean a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. Anyone convicted a second time can…
Read MoreCarjackings in Baltimore Are Continuing to Get Worse
The Baltimore Sun reported on October 9, 2019 that carjackings in the city are rising. In one example, the victim wasnât even in his car. He was on his brotherâs porch getting some sun when two people appeared and demanded that the 60-year-old man give them his car keys and phone. To emphasize their demand,…
Read MoreStop. Asking. Cops. To. Give. You. Back. Your. Drugs.
Fox 19 in Ohio, according to Allthatsinteresting.com, reported that a man was extremely upset that the Ohio Sharonville Police Department stole his weed and refused to give it back. The man claimed the four grams of weed were âreally good ****ing weedâ and in in audio recorded by the police demanded his âprestige weedâ back.…
Read MoreDefense Lawyers â Fiction Versus the Reality
People have perceptions of criminal defense mostly through TV, film, and literature. Thereâs the honorable Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, who fights for a just cause even though his client is found guilty. John Grishamâs novels give readers the idea that lawyers often learn through experience that the system is rigged, and that…
Read MoreAnd This Is Why Kids Shouldnât Have Cell Phones
There used to be a very old TV show hosted by Art Linkletter that had the tag line âKids Say the Darndest Things.â Now that line could be rephrased â âKids Film the Darndest Things.â USA Today reported recently that a 10-year old filmed her mother driving while intoxicated. She showed Phoenix, Arizona police the…
Read MoreDIY Rape Kits Are a Scam
Thereâs a lot of DIY stuff out there â brewing beer, creating your own makeup, composting your own waste â that seems kinda silly, but theyâre mostly harmless. If you really want to learn to make your own yarn from an alpaca, knock yourself out. (Just donât hurt the alpaca.) But this latest offering? This…
Read MorePlausible and Implausible Breaking and Entering Defenses
âBreaking and enteringâ in Maryland is just another way to say âburglary.â Burglary is divided into four different degrees, based on severity: First degree burglary is breaking and entering into somebodyâs home or structure with the intent to commit a theft or violent crime. Second degree burglary applies to storehouse (like sheds or garages), as…
Read MoreDonât Lick Stuff That Isnât Yours
Thereâs an old saying that tragedy is something awful happening to you, while comedy is something awful happening to somebody else. That goes for the law, too. If pranks and âjokesâ cause someone else physical harm, thereâs a good chance that you may be violating the law. If odd behavior seems quirky to you, it…
Read MoreConsent Standards in Rape and Sexual Assault Cases
Most laws, and most criminal cases, revolve around the question â where do we draw the line between acceptable behavior and non-acceptable behavior? That question is rarely black and white. There are often gray areas in-between for different reasons: the law isnât clear, so there are exceptions to every rule. Sometimes, the legislature changes the…
Read MoreThe Use of Diversion Programs in the Criminal Justice System
The Baltimore Sun recently reported that Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison released a sweeping crime plan which includes new deployment strategies, plans for improved technology, and other initiatives to help reduce violence. The plan includes a variety of ideas including: Fast response times for priority calls where life or property is endangered Micro-zones to focus…
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