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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....
If you've been charged with a crime in Maryland, you may have heard the Latin term "nolle prosequi." But what does it mean? How might it affect your case? Nolle prosequi, also called a “nolle pros,” simply means that the prosecutor has chosen to drop the charges...
A "stet" is a Latin term meaning "let it stand" and is used in Maryland criminal cases. It's an indefinite postponement of prosecution where the charges remain on file but are inactive. A stet is not a conviction, guilty plea, acquittal or dismissal. The case is...
Attorneys in Ocean City and throughout the rest of Maryland are expected to meet the standards laid down by the American Bar Association’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct. One of these rules states that an attorney engages in professional misconduct when they...
If the judge finds that the defendant is guilty at the end of a Maryland trial, it is the court's responsibility to determine the punishment for the defendant. Criminal statutes set maximum penalties for both state and federal crimes. Judges have some leeway when it...
People convicted of a crime in Maryland could face consequences even after they have completed their sentence. Many are concerned about their right to vote. In some cases, they will be allowed to vote. In others, they will not. Voting after a criminal conviction...
It’s easy to be fooled by the Internet banner sales pitch: “Former Prosecutor, Years of Experience” and think that having a former prosecutor as your local criminal defense lawyer is somehow a “better” option. But don’t be fooled. It may have little or no bearing. ...
Ocean City, Maryland, is a popular tourist destination during the summer months. With large crowds, public events, and a lively nightlife scene, instances of disorderly conduct become more common during the summer tourist season. Ocean City residents and visitors...
Every year, police departments across Maryland track how they respond to calls from the public. They then report on their activity in the interest of transparency. According to the Ocean City Police Department’s crime report for 2022, the number of calls for police...
Disorderly conduct is the leading reason for police calls in Ocean City, Maryland in the summer when tourists and Marylanders flock to the seaside town to spend time at the beach. Disorderly conduct can be a bit of a vague charge. Some say that Maryland law...
