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- 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 - Suspects charged with assault, armed robbery after incident on Ocean City’s Boardwalk
Sep 3, 2020
Four suspects were recently charged with armed robbery and first-degree assault after an incident on the Ocean City, Maryland boardwalk involving a shotgun, according to a news report from an Ocean City, Maryland newspaper. A woman and her 10-year-old niece told police that she and her niece were held at gunpoint and robbed late one night while at the popular seaside city. Assault charges often stem from some type of dispute or altercation...Read More - Lack of probable cause as a DUI defense
Sep 1, 2020
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. In the context of a DUI, this means that Reasonable suspicion As long as the officer has a reasonable belief that you have broken the law in some capacity, the need for reasonable suspicion will be met. While driving recklessly, driving at extremely slow speeds, or swerving between lanes may all indicate a possible DUI, an officer is...Read More - Catholic church settles case of priest accused of sexual harassment and misusing money
Aug 25, 2020
The Catholic Church has approved a settlement, including an apology letter from a priest in another state, who was accused of misusing millions in church money and sexually harassing fellow clerics, the Washington Post has reported. This is just the latest in a string of sexual abuse claims over the years made against those who are expected to provide spiritual comfort and advice. Ocean City Police Department detectives in 2009 arrested a 64-year-old suspect...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 - Maryland police officer arrested for sex crimes
Aug 24, 2020
The Maryland State Police announced the arrest of Prince George’s County police officer who at the time was serving in his Department’s Bureau of Investigation. The officer faces multiples charges, including attempted second degree rape. Police said that the alleged victim came forward with the allegations in late July, saying that she had an encounter with the former officer at her residence. For its part, the Prince George’s County Police have relived 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 - Witness reliability can be crucial in a sex crime case
Aug 17, 2020
Being charged with any crime can set you on edge, and for good reason. A criminal conviction can send you to prison and ruin your reputation. This is especially true when the criminal offense involved is a Don’t be afraid to be aggressive Far too often, defendants in these types of cases are scared to fight to protect themselves. They’re afraid of how their aggressive tactics will come across to jurors or...Read More - What are the grounds for divorce in Maryland?
Aug 14, 2020
Many legal requirements govern divorce in Maryland. Both spouses must meet these No-fault divorce No fault is the first ground for an absolute divorce. It does not require proof of spousal misconduct. Before filing, the spouses had to live separate and apart without living together or did not have sexual relations for an uninterrupted 12-month period. Courts can also approve divorce without a waiting period if there is In...Read More - List of assistance for those in Maryland facing unemployment, utility and health insurance cutoffs because of the pandemic
Aug 5, 2020
Maryland officials have put into place a number of programs aimed at helping those who have lost their jobs or have seen their work hours and income reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Maryland extends unemployment assistance for 13 weeks The The state is providing the additional weeks of benefits through the Federal-State Extended Benefits Program, which is available to claimants who have exhausted both their 26 weeks of regular benefits and...Read More