Blog: Criminal Defense
- What kinds of actions are prohibited under the fourth amendment?
Oct 2, 2020
Ocean City area residents likely know that they are guaranteed certain rights under the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution, but without understanding what exactly those rights entail, it might be difficult to prepare an aggressive criminal defense. Generally speaking, the What the court will review The court balances legitimate governmental interests, like public safety, and the intruding on someone’s fourth amendment rights, when conducting a search and seizure. This is why...Read More - Maryland Attorney General says phony mortgage companies targeting Marylanders
Sep 23, 2020
The Office of the Attorney General has issued a strong warning about scammers impersonating mortgage companies. The scams are taking several different forms. In one instance, claiming to be mortgage company employees, the scammers are offering loan modifications. The scammer will ask for your full name, address, date of birth and social security number. They may tell you that you have to immediately provide this information in order to qualify for the loan modification...Read More - Criminal defense strategies for allegations of rape
Sep 10, 2020
In Maryland, rape is a serious crime that can result in significant sanctions. This post discusses some of the Defense Option #1: Consent At the heart of rape and sexual assault charges is the assertion that the alleged victim did not consent to the alleged acts that were committed against them. Without evidence of this element of a crime, a prosecutor’s case may fall apart. When a defendant and their...Read More - Ocean City Police Department arrest local for credit card fraud
Aug 24, 2020
Being arrested is scary, period. But, facing felony The Alleged Crimes Last week, the Ocean City Police Department received a call about potential credit card fraud. The victims sent the OCPD screen shots of her bank that showed the alleged fraudulent charges. The OCPD followed the charges on the card. After pulling video footage, they saw the accused purchasing items. The alleged credit card user came back, but this time, the...Read More - Disorderly conduct calls in Ocean City, Maryland are on the upswing
Aug 19, 2020
In an update on Ocean City, Maryland police activity for July, the police chief told the Ocean City Police Commission that While disorderly conduct is a common charge in a coastal town like Ocean City, Maryland, especially during the summer when the town sees an influx of tourists seeking sun and fun, the specifics of the charge can be a bit vague. Maryland law enforcement often uses it as a “catch-all” for public...Read More - Ocean City parking lot assault leads to serious charges
Jul 31, 2020
When Ocean City area residents find themselves in serious trouble, they often don’t know what they should do. Although people generally obey the law sometimes, they find themselves on the other side facing a criminal justice system that appears to have it in for them. It is important for a defendant to understand that they have the legal right to defend themselves. A recent assault in Ocean City has led to a man facing serious...Read More - Underage drinking and fake ID laws
Jul 28, 2020
Summer is here and warm weather activities often involve alcohol, especially in water adjacent communities such as Ocean City, Maryland. However, like many states, Maryland does have a legal drinking age. It is illegal for a person under the age of 21 to possess or consume an alcoholic beverage. Those under the age of 21 who are found to have purchased, possessed or consumed alcohol, face a fine of $500 for the first offense and...Read More - You have important legal rights if you are arrested
Jun 23, 2020
Everyone has rights if they are arrested. These rights may be an important part of your Police can arrest you with a valid arrest warrant. They must tell you about that warrant and show it to you during the arrest or promptly afterward. When police arrest you in your home, they should inform you about their purpose and authority unless they believe that this notification will allow you to attempt to escape, destroy...Read More - Disturbing the peace
Jun 3, 2020
Protests are a big part of the headlines these days. One of the charges that can be levelled against protesters and other citizens by law enforcement is disturbing the peace. Disturbing the peace is a criminal offense that occurs when a person engages in some form of unruly public behavior such as fighting or causing extremely loud noises. The charge is quite similar to disorderly conduct and is found in the same ...Read More - Ocean City summer crowds could see disorderly conduct charges
May 19, 2020
With the recent loosening of the restrictions put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic and with summer fast approaching, Marylanders are flocking to the beaches and entertainment venues of Ocean City, Maryland. When people congregate in groups, whether large or small, disorderly conduct can follow. Disorderly conduct is a common charge in a coastal town like Ocean City, Maryland which sees an influx of tourists in the summer seeking sun and fun and...Read More