Monthly Archives: February 2024
Are Two Trials Possible? What About Double Jeopardy?
If you’ve ever watched courtroom drama on TV you’ve probably heard of double jeopardy—the 5th Amendment protection against being tried twice for the same crime. But what you may not know is that there are some situations in which defendants may very well face separate prosecutions for the same crime. State and federal governments… Read More »
Healthy Snacks that Aren’t
Apple puree that’s kosher, gluten-free, and preservative-free to boot! What better snack food for toddlers! You can imagine the shock parents experienced when they learned that their young children were suffering from lead poisoning after consuming these supposedly healthy snack foods! Recalled Foods Only after a recall of WanaBana products did some parents learn… Read More »
Pedestrian Accidents
125 individuals are killed every year while trying to cross a street in Maryland. It’s a statistic that has police concerned, especially because another 2,900 people are hospitalized with a range of injuries due to auto-pedestrian crashes. Statistics Across the country, over 70 pedestrian deaths occur every minute. Here in Maryland, nearly 60 percent… Read More »
Police Transparency Benefits Everyone
A recent law requiring public access to law enforcement disciplinary records that occurred prior to the law is being challenged by a police union here in Maryland, noting that because officers were promised confidentiality at the time, they are entitled to protection from public scrutiny. The courts will decide how to balance the required… Read More »
