Category Archives: Criminal Defense
When Is The Insanity Defense Appropriate?
If you are facing serious criminal charges, you may be convinced that with an insanity defense you can escape any serious jail time. While it may be true that you are plagued by ADHD, depression, schizophrenia, or other mental health issues, it’s important to understand that “crazy” behavior does not necessarily equate to legal… Read More »
A Criminal Trial: Should You Testify To Defend Yourself?
The question of whether a defendant should take the stand in a criminal case is a tricky one. On the one hand, testifying gives the defendant an opportunity to interact with the jury to a certain extent—to make a connection. On the other hand, it is entirely possible that a skilled prosecutor makes a… Read More »
What Happens In The Interrogation Room? Don’t Expect Honesty
What is more intimidating than being locked in an interrogation room at the police department? If things have gone well, you’ve been Mirandized and have suffered no abuse at the hands of officers. You know you have the right to remain silent now, but you’re under a lot of pressure to tell what you… Read More »
Do Those Accused Of Atrocious Crimes Deserve A Vigorous Defense?
Why in the world would anyone choose to defend individuals who are charged with vicious and evil crimes? No one argues that a defense is understandable when the charge is non-violent, like maybe shoplifting, credit card fraud, or running a Ponzi scheme. Yes, those crimes are bad and have the potential to hurt innocents,… Read More »
Defending Against Armed Robbery Charges
If you’ve been charged with armed robbery, your life could change forever. That’s because you’re looking at a possible felony conviction, which means serious time behind bars if you’re found guilty. This is no time to leave your fate to chance: you need an experienced La Plata & Waldorf criminal defense lawyer fighting on… Read More »
Are Eyewitnesses All They’re Cracked Up To Be?
Let’s say you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime. The prosecution is pretty confident they’ve got the case all locked up. After all, they have eyewitness testimony from a very upstanding member of the community. Should you be nervous? Not necessarily. Without question, criminal charges of all kinds should raise concern. But the… Read More »
The Costs Of Racial Profiling
Racial profiling is real. Study after study tells us that people of color experience more stops while driving and more frisks in all situations than do their white counterparts. While many law enforcement agencies recognize the problems associated with racial profiling, data indicate that the occurrences of racial profiling are rising, not declining. If… Read More »
Marijuana Laws In Maryland
Despite the hopes of many Marylanders, legislation to legalize recreational use of marijuana failed once again in the 2021 legislative session. That being said, the medical marijuana business is booming, with nearly $500,000 in sales annually. For those lacking a medical justification for using marijuana, the penalties can be surprisingly steep, and definitely life… Read More »
Accused Of A Crime? Know Your Rights
What could be more terrifying than being charged with a crime? As you are cuffed and driven to the county jail, thoughts of years behind bars and the loss of freedom, family, and job overwhelm. Nevertheless, whatever charges you may be facing, you need to know that you have very clear, Constitutionally guaranteed rights…. Read More »
Shoplifting In Maryland Can Have Serious Consequences
If you have been charged with theft, you could be looking at severe penalties, even if the crime involved a small item pinched from a local convenience store. In Maryland, shoplifting is viewed with gravity. If convicted, you could be facing stiff fines, in addition to time behind bars. Now, more than ever, you… Read More »
