Criminal Defense
Social Media Fights Are Not Worth It
When we talk about things on the internet staying there forever, we donât just mean the embarrassing pictures your mom put on Facebook or the MySpace-era emoticon disaster from a decade ago â we mean EVERYTHING. No matter what you delete, or how quickly you delete it, every single post, tweet, picture, Snap, and text…
Read MoreYou Are Not Dracula; Your Traffic Stop Will Show Up on a Body Cam Recording
Technology makes us all feel invincible in a weird sort of way, right? Thereâs a sense of control in being able to capture pretty much everything whenever you want â not to mention having the worldâs information at your fingertips. But, amidst all the selfies and livestreams, we tend to forget weâre not actually in…
Read MoreWhen Your Domestic Violence Arrest Is Unwarranted
Okay, letâs be honest here. At some point, you have probably fantasized about using a snappy TV-borne line to shut down cops. Especially if youâve had unfortunate run-ins with the police in the past, of course you want to have some sort of verbal defense if cops come knocking at the door. Shows everywhere encourage…
Read MoreDomestic Assault in Maryland: No Takesies-Backsies
While thereâs no such thing as a crime that the law is stoked you committed, there are certain crimes taken more seriously than others â and not just in the obvious âmurder is worse than shopliftingâ way. Some crimes carry moral weight to them. In other words, if youâre suspected of committing them, you are…
Read MoreVerbal Threats Count as Domestic Abuse
Yes, really. Itâs a common and dangerous misconception that you have to actually raise your hand at your partner or child for it to be considered abuse â at least in our state. Sure, no SWAT team is going to kick down your door and tackle you if you jokingly threaten to kill your wife…
Read MoreStreet Racing and Other Things That Arenât Worth It
The need for speed can be swell indeed. Wind blowing through your hair, the adrenaline, the feeling of both power and danger in equal measure â going fast is fun! When we were kids, this high came in the form of races and go-carts, but weâve got something a bit better now. Most of us…
Read MoreInnocents Suffering from Police Misinformation About Fentanyl
Itâs not too much to ask that police know what theyâre talking about, right? Of course there are risks associated with their job, but surely they know the actual difference between fact and fiction â right? After all, they have the authority to put people behind bars and charge them with crimes, something that can…
Read MoreCriminal Charges for Autonomous Driving Is Becoming a Real Thing
The future is here, folks. We may not have flying cars and commercial teleportation, but the times are still a-changing at a rapid pace. Now, some cars can drive themselves (in theory)! Aside from sounding like something right out of science fiction, this new innovation is an exciting and welcome development for all people who,…
Read MoreShould I Tell My Boss if I Get Charged With a Crime?
Weâve all made mistakes. Maybe we had too much fun one night, or just werenât thinking, and we wind up with an arrest, maybe even a conviction. Great. This is a headache to begin with, but even more if you work somewhere that can punish you if youâve been convicted with a crime. Donât panic…
Read MoreIs It Possible to Have a Fair Trial?
Everyone has the right to an impartial and fair trial. But how easy is it to achieve? After all, there are two sides to every story, and no one but those who were involved might know the truth; but there are certain factors that may keep you from getting the fair trial that you deserve.…
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