Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley says plans to build a controversial new juvenile detention facility in downtown Baltimore are "moving forward," according to a recent Baltimore Sun article. The proposed 120-bed facility will cost an estimated $70 million to construct...
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Collateral consequences impact those with a criminal history
Across the country, there are 70 to 100 million adults who have some sort of criminal record. This includes people who were arrested without being convicted, as well as those who were convicted of a felony or misdemeanor. Each of these individuals can face collateral...
Are you ready to build your drug possession defense?
Facing drug charges is always a serious matter, even when the substance or quantity of possession is relatively small. Unfortunately, state and federal drug laws often treat drug offenses more harshly than any other non-violent crime, resulting in punishments that far...
Do you have to take a chemical breath test during a traffic stop?
Given that laws vary from state to state, it's not that surprising that many people feel confused about their legal rights and options. For example, some people don't understand what rights they have during an enforcement traffic stop related to alcohol. Whether you...
Welcome To Our Blog
We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to regularly provide posts highlighting legal issues of local, state and national interest that we think you will find interesting. Check back later for...
You may have grounds to fight your Breathalyzer results
These days, most drunk driving charges involve a driver failing a Breathalyzer test, which can seem difficult to overcome, even with a strong legal defense. After all, if you got pulled over and blew over the limit into a Breathalyzer, isn't your case open and shut?...
How will a DUI conviction affect your future?
You may be a college student, or perhaps a professional who has already begun a career in which you hope to advance. So far, your life has been fulfilling, but what does the future hold if law enforcement arrests you for DUI? The legal consequences Here in Maryland,...
Tampering with evidence in your Maryland criminal defense case
When you are charged with a crime, it can be tempting to delete information connected with the crime, make up new stories and create evidence for those stories, or change the information available to make yourself look better to a jury or judge. Yet, if you are...
50 years after using a fake dime, man is fired
Most people in Washington, D.C., would be shocked to learn the far-reaching consequences that a criminal conviction can have. Larceny, theft and crimes involving deceit are especially difficult to move forward from because many employers are afraid that a former...
Welcome to our Silver Spring, Maryland, criminal law blog
If you are under investigation for a crime, or have been arrested and charged with a felony or misdemeanor, you want an experienced criminal defense lawyer who will protect your constitutional rights. Maryland's criminal justice system can be confusing and...