Blog: Criminal Defense
- What appears in a background check?
May 9, 2024
Seeking a new job or pursuing other major opportunities in life may require a background check. What these checks reveal depends on state and federal laws. Learning more about background checks can help you protect your rights and privacy. It is beneficial to understand what information can legally be disclosed about you and how you can potentially correct or dispute inaccuracies in your background report. Background checks Criminal history is a key...Read More - What To Do When There’s a Warrant For Your Arrest in Maryland
May 8, 2024
Facing the possibility of an arrest warrant can be a daunting experience. Whether you suspect there's a warrant out for your arrest in Maryland or you’ve been notified of one, understanding your options and knowing how to respond is crucial. This guide aims to provide clear, actionable steps to help you navigate this challenging situation, protect your rights, and minimize legal repercussions. Understanding Arrest Warrants in Maryland In Maryland, a judge or magistrate can issue...Read More - How do search warrants work?
Apr 17, 2024
Search warrants are an important aspect of the criminal justice system. They help protect citizens’ rights while allowing law enforcement to investigate potential crimes. As a citizen, you should understand how search warrants work and your rights when faced with a warrant. Understanding a search warrant A search warrant is law enforcement’s Obtaining a search warrant The police must present probable cause to a judge, demonstrating that there is...Read More - How criminal charges can affect college students
Apr 2, 2024
Maryland is a home of higher education with colleges including the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University. As they sometimes do, people attending college typically enjoy parties and living exciting lives. Unfortunately, something that began with good intentions could result in you getting arrested before you graduate. What happens immediately following an arrest Whether you’re a college student or not, the initial timeline after an arrest will generally be the same. After...Read More - Inaccurate roadside drug tests have led to wrongful arrests
Mar 18, 2024
About 1.5 million people are arrested on drug charges every year, and approximately 773,000 of them are taken into custody after a drug field test identified a substance in their possession as a controlled substance. Field drug testing kits are used by Maryland law enforcement agencies because they are easy to use and inexpensive. They are also highly unreliable. According to a report released by the University of Pennsylvania in January 2024, about 30,000 people...Read More - Maryland Dentist Pleads Guilty to Stealing Almost $9 Million Dollars from Medicaid
Mar 11, 2024
A Potomac, Maryland dentist has been sentenced for the According to a press statement from the Attorney General’s office, the dentist accomplished the “fraud scheme” by using the names, provider numbers and professional credentials of other dentists to submit invoices. The man was accused of submitting claims to Medicaid from 2015 to 2022. He allegedly used the name, Medicaid provider number, and credentials of his twin brother, younger brother, and nephew, all of...Read More - Organized retail theft stories based on inaccurate information
Mar 6, 2024
Maryland residents have likely seen or read media stories about an alarming rise in organized retail theft. These reports describe how criminal gangs are using online marketplaces to sell items stolen from stores. The basis for many of these media stories was a report released in 2022 by the National Retail Federation. In the report, the retail trade association said organized retail theft cost the industry $45 billion in 2021. The NRE has since retracted...Read More - Age of Consent
Mar 4, 2024
A scandal involving a This incident has sparked discussions about the age of consent — the age at which an individual is considered legally competent to consent to sexual activity. The age of consent ranges from 16 to 18 throughout the United States. In Maryland, the However, there are Penalties The charges for violating Maryland’s sexual consent laws can range from statutory rape, which is a felony and...Read More - Criminal convictions and consequences
Dec 21, 2023
Persons convicted of a crime may face jail time and fines. However, that is not the full extent of the ramifications of running afoul in the criminal justice system in Maryland. Various other consequences might follow for someone who faces criminal charges. Such might be the case even when the charges lack credibility. Troubles that having a criminal record can cause After being convicted of a crime, a permanent criminal record will be...Read More - What is revenge porn? Understanding Maryland’s “revenge porn” laws
Dec 19, 2023
Maryland has laws making it a criminal offense to share sexually explicit photos and videos without consent. Also known as “revenge porn,” this illegal content often gets posted online by ex-partners or hackers aiming to emotionally harm and humiliate the person depicted. The Old Line State has had its own issues with revenge porn. The mayor of a small town in Maryland was recently charged with several counts of posting revenge porn. Maryland...Read More