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Living as a victim of domestic violence is an emotional and distressing experience. Even when victims can escape their abusers, they can still be harassed (or worse) through online or electronic stalking. Pending legislation in the Maryland Senate aims to prevent abuse via electronic stalking; however, authorities are raising concerns that the new software required [...]
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. [...]
Nobody’s perfect. We all make mistakes, and when we do they often aren’t the most terrible ones in the world. Maybe when you were a teen, you stole something from a convenience store, or perhaps you were mixed up in a bad crowd and were involved in a fight. An arrest doesn’t have to make [...]
Our law firm has been dedicated to defending people who break federal, state, and local laws for more than 20 years. We understand that defendants often break rules for different reasons. Some people don’t understand the laws. Many people do understand the laws but are willing to risk violations because they don’t think they’ll be [...]
Reversing Waivers for Juvenile Offenders in Maryland Experienced Annapolis criminal defense attorney helping the accused When a child is charged with a crime, that child may be charged as a juvenile or as an adult. The decision often rests on two factors: the age of the accused child, and the severity of the alleged [...]
As a criminal defense attorney, one of my biggest concerns is that my clients will make things harder on themselves during interrogations. Even an innocent comment can (and will) be twisted to help build a narrative against a person charged with a crime, so I always tell my clients not to talk to anyone but [...]
If you ever find yourself in or around New York, be aware of any cars with temporary license plates – you may be witnessing a crime in action. Recently, criminals have been using fake temporary license plates to make themselves undetectable to police while committing crimes. Drug traffickers, terrorists, gang members, and organized theft rings [...]
As a criminal defense lawyer, I spend a lot of time arguing with cops. It comes with the job. People think we’re on opposite sides of the law, but that’s not really true. We’re both supposed to be upholding the laws, even if we do it in different ways. So when police officers suddenly find [...]
There are few things more frustrating and stressful than being accused of something you didn’t do, and when those accusations lead to legal ramifications, well, that only makes it worse. For example, the act of shoplifting – otherwise known as the petty theft of another’s property – is an incredibly common crime with consequences more [...]
Q: What’s the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion? A: A good lawyer. I love that joke for two reasons: it assumes we win our cases, and it shows exactly how difficult a white-collar criminal case can be. It’s a popular myth that all white-collar defendants are like Bernie Madoff, engaging in egregious acts [...]
Drew has helped me out several times over the years. He has a high standard of professionalism, and is also highly personable. He has given me some of the best guidance and also referrals. I also refer Mr. Cochran to anyone ever in need.
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