The U.S. Marshals Service has initiated Operation Violence Reduction Seven to nab the most dangerous fugitives, gang members, sex offenders and violent criminals. According to the head of the U.S. Marshal Service, the main aim of the operation is to protect...
Month: April 2015
Dealing with weapons charges in Maryland
Maryland residents who carry or conceal illegal weapons can face serious felony gun charges. Carrying a gun or explosives in a vehicle is a serious crime. But, carrying a gun or other similar weapon is permitted in certain cases by a member of the military or...
How do Maryland criminal proceedings work?
A criminal proceeding in Maryland is initiated with the filing of information or a grand jury indictment by the State's Attorney's Office. Subsequently, the defendant is notified about the same and is ordered to appear in the court on a specific date. In some cases, a...
Do you possess a firearm in Maryland unlawfully?
Illegal weapon possession in Maryland cannot only pose serious consequences for a resident's image but it can also wreak havoc on nearly every aspect of the accused's life. If convicted, the state of Maryland has some stringent laws against felons who possess...
Have a defense lawyer by your side while facing criminal charges
The rights of an accused person in a criminal trial can be highly prejudiced if that person does not have an experienced criminal lawyer defending the case. That may even be truer if the person is accused of a violent crime, which often carries a minimum mandatory...