Recent Blog Posts
Courtroom Decorum Behooves You
You’re in a courtroom facing criminal charges, and you’re really not happy about it. You have dozens of thoughts running through your head that are just itching to get out. But irrespective of the situation, it’s never prudent to spout off, despite what you may have heard about Donald Trump’s courtroom antics. Mr. Trump’s… Read More »
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 »
Rail Crossings are Dangerous
The most dangerous corridor in the nation: that’s what one expert called a stretch of track that runs just under two miles long in Rosedale. The reason? The tracks have seen over 40 collisions in the past 50 years or so, the most recent of which occurred in May 2023 involving two trucks that… Read More »
Holiday Retail Theft
The holidays are upon us, and while that brings to mind gingerbread houses and tinsel for many, for retailers, the focus is on theft. It’s the busiest shopping season of all, and that means shoplifters are out in full force. The majority of all retail theft—roughly 80 percent– occurs during the holidays. In the… Read More »
Keeping a Vehicle in Shape is Important!
The majority of drivers take being out on the road pretty seriously. They keep pretty close to the posted speed limits, stop at red lights, and try to drive within the parameters of the law more or less. While it’s true that drivers do make errors or get careless at times, many people can… Read More »
Teens Who Commit Serious Crimes
Society has wrestled with questions related to crime and punishment for as long as we can remember. The concept of justice becomes even more difficult when juvenile offenders are involved. Woefully, it’s a dilemma that seems to be growing in scope. According to Baltimore police, over 500 teens were arrested in 2022, over 120… Read More »
When the State Fails to Provide a Speedy Trial
The right to a speedy trial is guaranteed by the 6th Amendment to the Constitution. Since defendants are presumed innocent until proven otherwise, it makes sense that the Founders believed in giving the accused their day in court as quickly as possible. If that weren’t the case, innocent people might be assumed to be… Read More »
