About 1.5 million people are arrested on drug charges every year, and approximately 773,000 of them are taken into custody after a drug field test identified a substance in their possession as a controlled substance. Field drug testing kits are used by Maryland law...
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Maryland Dentist Pleads Guilty to Stealing Almost $9 Million Dollars from Medicaid
A Potomac, Maryland dentist has been sentenced for the theft of $8.5 million from Medicaid. The man also pleaded guilty to one count of practicing dentistry without a license. According to a press statement from the Attorney General’s office, the dentist accomplished...
Organized retail theft stories based on inaccurate information
Maryland residents have likely seen or read media stories about an alarming rise in organized retail theft. These reports describe how criminal gangs are using online marketplaces to sell items stolen from stores. The basis for many of these media stories was a report...
Age of Consent
A scandal involving a disgraced Catholic priest and an 18-year-old girl from a southern state brings to mind questions about the age of consent. The priest, who is 30, married the 2023 high school graduate and then fled to Italy with her. This incident has sparked...
Criminal convictions and consequences
Persons convicted of a crime may face jail time and fines. However, that is not the full extent of the ramifications of running afoul in the criminal justice system in Maryland. Various other consequences might follow for someone who faces criminal charges. Such might...
What is revenge porn? Understanding Maryland’s “revenge porn” laws
Maryland has laws making it a criminal offense to share sexually explicit photos and videos without consent. Also known as “revenge porn,” this illegal content often gets posted online by ex-partners or hackers aiming to emotionally harm and humiliate the person...
Financial Aid options with a felony conviction
College students often use their newfound freedom to test their limits and explore less-than-savory activities, often with negative consequences. Getting arrested during college can significantly impact their educational and professional pursuits. However, with new...
Maryland Changes Laws to Allow More Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits
A new law that went into effect on October 1, 2023 allows survivors of child sexual abuse to file civil lawsuits against their abusers and the institutions that enabled them, regardless of how long ago the abuse occurred. The “Child Victims Act” was signed into law...
Maryland Reduces Waiting Periods for Criminal Record Expungements
A new Maryland law shortening the waiting periods before certain criminal convictions can be expunged took effect on October 1. The new law expands opportunities for clearing a criminal record. Known as the “REDEEM Act of 2023,” the bill was signed into law earlier...
What to Expect at Your Maryland Arraignment Hearing
If you've been arrested and charged with a crime in Maryland, one of the first steps in the legal process is the arraignment hearing. This hearing marks the start of your criminal case in Maryland. The arraignment typically takes place within 24 hours after an arrest....