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- How long does sex offender registry last?
Jul 29, 2020
Under Maryland law, people who are convicted of certain charges related to sex crimes must register for the state’s Sex Offender Registry. This penalty is in addition to any fines or time behind bars. The stated policy behind the registry is that it warns the public of the presence of a possible sexual predator in the midst. In practice however, many people who are forced to register pose no serious threat to the population...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 - Sex offender registry basics in Maryland
Jul 23, 2020
There are many unwanted consequences that can stem from sex crimes charges. One potential consequence is the requirement to register with a second offender registry which is something individuals accused of sex crimes should be familiar with. Each state maintains a sex offender registry to monitor those convicted of There are two additional tiers as part of Maryland’s sex offender registry. For tier two sex crimes, which includes distributing or manufacturing child...Read More - Former schoolteacher, who is also a beauty pageant winner, sentenced for sex crimes
Jul 21, 2020
A beauty queen who admitted to exchanging sexual photos with a teenage student when she was working as a schoolteacher has been sentenced to prison. The former Miss Kentucky was sentenced to two years in jail. She was also sentenced to an additional 10 years of supervised release and must register as a sex offender for life. She pleaded guilty to one count of possessing material depicting minors in sexually explicit conduct in...Read More - 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