When intimate relationships end badly, one ex-partner may share previously private nude photos of the other with friends, family or the internet at large as a way to retaliate. Doing so is against the law in Maryland. However, social media makes this action, known as...
Sex Crimes
Are all sex offender registrations the same?
When facing criminal charges for an alleged sexual offense in Minnesota, you may benefit from learning about the potential penalties associated with that offense. Educating yourself about the state's laws and programs related to sex crimes may help you make decisions...
The stigma of the sex offender registry
Few criminal convictions carry the same social stigma of sex offenses. Even some homicide sentences could result in less severe consequences than those resulting from sex crimes. Before providing any information to or signing any deals with police or prosecutors,...
Recent reports shed light on sex crimes in Maryland
News reports often carry information on sex crimes perpetrated in Maryland. These reports often shine a light on the criminal justice system and how it operates. A recent arrest in the state illustrates the important work of prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys and...
Allegations of sex crimes lead to former teacher’s arrest
Sex crimes are treated very seriously in Maryland, and a conviction can cause extensive problems in a person’s life personally and professionally. This is especially true if the person’s job requires that they work with people under the age of 18. One such case led to...
Maryland takes stand against revenge porn
Most people would be horrified if an ex or someone else they trusted exposed intimate videos or photos of them on the internet. But one in 25 Americans has already been a victim of this invasion of their sexual privacy. Fortunately, the state of Maryland has taken...
Human Trafficking Cases Leading To New Law Penalties For Convictions
Individuals accused of high-profile crimes know that all of the reports can make it difficult for them to receive a fair trial. Potential jurors may hear information about the case, and come to a conclusion about an individual's guilt or innocence before any testimony...
Maryland woman allegedly makes appointment for sex with officer
A 44-year-old Walkersville woman is facing prostitution charges after she allegedly arranged to have sex with a police officer from the Frederick Police Department by mistake. The woman has been charged with solicitation of prostitution along with possession of crack...
Maryland man pleads guilty in child pornography case
A 42-year-old Stockton man who was charged with possessing and producing child pornography has pleaded guilty in his case. The charges stemmed from an incident that began on October 2013, when the man allegedly allowed a police officer to download pornographic images...
Maryland man faces sex crime charges in alleged abduction of girl
A 52-year-old Churchton man is facing multiple sex crime charges after allegedly abducting a 12-year-old girl. Charges against the man include sexual solicitation of a minor, indecent exposure, false imprisonment, kidnapping, second degree assault, fourth degree sex...