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- Were Charges Filed Too Soon? Understanding the Delays and Questions Surrounding the 2024 Ocean Parkway Fatal Crash
Dec 2, 2025
When a serious crash leads to a tragic loss of life, families understandably want answers. Yet, sometimes the investigative process raises more questions than it resolves. This is exactly what happened in the November 16, 2024 incident involving William Lewis, the brother of Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis. Although prosecutors recently filed charges, the case has drawn public attention because the Maryland State Police crash investigation was still unfinished at the time. As defense counsel,...Read More - When Does Public Filming Cross the Line? Understanding First Amendment Auditors in Maryland
Dec 1, 2025
On October 25, 2025, three men wearing masks and sunglasses were seen recording people outside the post office on North Juniata Street in Havre de Grace. Their presence attracted immediate attention from nearby residents, many of whom contacted police out of concern. Havre de Grace Police Chief Jonathan Krass confirmed the department received numerous calls, noting that the situation “puts people on edge a little bit.” According to Krass, the men described themselves as First...Read More - Presumption of Innocence: Understanding the Legal Process in a Maryland Child Abuse Case
Dec 1, 2025
When a tragic event involves the death or injury of a child, emotions understandably run high. Maryland law enforcement and prosecutors take these cases extremely seriously, and charges can carry some of the most severe penalties in the state. However, even in heartbreaking circumstances, every accused individual is entitled to constitutional protections, including the presumption of innocence, the right to counsel, and the opportunity to challenge the state’s evidence in court. A recent Baltimore County...Read More - Pulled Over After Thanksgiving Dinner? What Maryland Drivers Should Know About DUI Charges
Nov 26, 2025
Thanksgiving weekend brings families together across Maryland, yet it also brings a noticeable spike in DUI stops. Whether you spent the holiday at a family gathering, a friend’s home, or a local bar, you may have seen more patrol cars on the road than usual. Because Maryland increases traffic enforcement during the entire holiday weekend, many drivers find themselves facing DUI charges even after having only a drink or two with dinner. If this...Read More - Thanksgiving Drunk Driving in Maryland: What Drivers Need to Know Before the Holiday Weekend
Nov 23, 2025
Thanksgiving brings families together across Maryland, but it also brings one of the highest spikes in DUI arrests of the entire year. With bars packed on Thanksgiving Eve, families celebrating late into the night, and long drives home after holiday gatherings, police departments across the state shift into high-enforcement mode. For many drivers, this means an increased chance of being stopped, questioned, or even arrested for suspected drunk driving, sometimes after having far less to...Read More - What Should You Do When Police Seize Your Computer for a Child Pornography Investigation in Maryland?
Nov 21, 2025
Having your computer seized by police is one of the most frightening experiences a person can face. Computer-based investigations for child pornography are aggressively pursued in Maryland, and law enforcement often relies on digital evidence to build their cases. Whether officers seized your laptop, desktop, phone, tablet, or external hard drive, your next steps can directly impact your future. Understanding what the seizure means, what police are allowed to do, and how to protect...Read More - New Study Reveals the States with the Nation’s Harshest DUI Penalties
Nov 19, 2025
November 19, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BALTIMORE, MD — The findings show that Arizona, Alaska, and Virginia impose the harshest penalties for impaired driving, including mandatory jail time, high fines, and lengthy license suspensions, even for first-time offenders. Utah, where a large portion of residents abstain from alcohol for religious reasons, enforces one of the lowest legal blood alcohol limits in the nation at 0.05%. The study also compares these strict states to Maryland, home...Read More - What Are Your Rights If Police Interrogate You About a Sex Crime Without a Lawyer Present?
Nov 19, 2025
Being questioned by police about a sex crime is one of the most intimidating experiences a person can face. These cases carry serious consequences, and the pressure from law enforcement can cause people to panic, guess, or say things that harm them later. Whether officers approach you at your home, workplace, or during a traffic stop, you still have rights, even if you have not been arrested. Understanding these rights can make a significant difference...Read More - Can You Avoid Sex Offender Registration After a Maryland Sex Crime Conviction?
Nov 12, 2025
A sex crime conviction in Maryland carries serious and long-term consequences. One of the most life-changing is being required to register as a sex offender. Registration affects housing, employment, travel, relationships, and even daily routines. Because of the stigma and restrictions involved, one of the first questions people ask when facing sex crime charges is whether they can avoid sex offender registration entirely. The answer depends on several factors, including the exact charge, the outcome...Read More - What Happens If You’re Accused of a Sexual Offense Involving a Minor and the Government Has Online Evidence?
Nov 9, 2025
Allegations involving a minor are among the most serious criminal charges someone can face in Maryland. When the government claims it has online evidence, the situation becomes even more complicated. Digital evidence can come from phones, computers, social media, cloud storage, messaging apps, or internet activity. Because prosecutors view these cases as high-priority investigations, they rely heavily on online data to build their case and often move quickly. If you have been accused of a...Read More