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- Maryland has harsh penalties for drunk drivers who kill someone
Jul 16, 2020
If an Ocean City area resident has been charged with impaired driving in Maryland for drug or alcohol consumption it can be a nerve-wracking time. Those who are facing these Those who are under the influence of drug or alcohol in Maryland and drive are at risk of severe penalties if they kill someone in an accident. Those who are convicted of vehicle homicide face jail time of up to five years. If...Read More - Maryland man convicted of sex crimes persuades court that sentence was illegal
Jul 16, 2020
A Maryland man convicted of the sexual abuse of a minor and sentenced to 50 years in jail recently convinced an appeals court that his sentence was illegal, although the convictions were upheld. The plaintiff was convicted by a jury in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County after a two-day trial for the sexual abuse of his 11-year-old stepdaughter, including rape. After a two-day trial in 2010, the jury convicted him of the sexual...Read More - Can a Sex Offender Get a Security Clearance or Have One Revoked Research
Jul 9, 2020
Maryland has a large number of federal workers who need security clearances because of its proximity to the federal government and the government’s need for workers who must handle sensitive and confidential information. The granting or renewal of a security clearance depends on a number of factors related to the person’s character, including honesty, trustworthiness, loyalty, financial responsibility and reliability. However, certain criminal convictions, such as a felony, the imposition of more than...Read More - Law enforcement officer faces charges for child pornography
Jul 8, 2020
Sex crimes are always difficult to deal with in Maryland. If these allegations involve child pornography, those who are arrested will not only need to deal with the legal ramifications, but also the personal and professional consequences. Such is the case with a university law enforcement officer who was arrested for child pornography. Given the complex and problematic nature of the case, having legal assistance may be essential from the start. The officer –...Read More - Ocean City shooting results in Milton man’s arrest
Jun 29, 2020
Locals are probably aware that there have been a serious of recent reports of violence on or near the boardwalk in Ocean City, including brawls, shootings, etc. The most recent example of alleged violence at this popular Maryland vacation spot was a shooting and arrest of a Milton man. According to the police, the man The police stated that the alleged shooter remained on the scene until police arrived. The Milton man...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 - Can someone convicted of a Maryland sex crime obtain a passport?
Jun 23, 2020
When Jeffrey Epstein was arrested on sex trafficking charges upon coming back to the United States from Paris, a local television station reported that one of its viewers asked if registered sex offenders are allowed to have passports. Yes. You can get a passport if you are a Maryland sex offender and you can keep your passport if you are a Maryland registered sex offender. However, in both instances, the passport will carry a...Read More - Child pornography penalties, both state and federal, are severe
Jun 18, 2020
Because child pornography is illegal under both Maryland law and federal law, residents of this state can find themselves accused in both state court and in federal court. In either court, a person will face severe penalties. Maryland penalties In Maryland, simply possessing one image of child pornography can land a person in prison for up to For those who have at least one prior conviction for the same offense,...Read More - Sex Offenses in Maryland
Jun 16, 2020
The classification of sex crimes in Maryland is complicated, Rape is divided into two categories or degrees. The word “rape” is most often used to describe an unwanted sex act. However, modern day laws also use terms such as “sexual offense” and “sexual assault” to describe unwanted sex acts that do not include vaginal intercourse but include unwanted touching. Other sex offenses are divided into four classes or four degrees of offensive...Read More - Maryland Gun Laws
Jun 12, 2020
The shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Florida in 2012 brought a lot of attention to “stand your ground” self-defense laws, which allow individuals who believe they are in imminent danger to use deadly force. Critics claim that the laws lead to a “shoot first, ask questions later” attitude. Those who support “stand your ground” say the law allows people to protect themselves without worrying about whether they have retreated sufficiently before using force. Traditionally, under...Read More