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- 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 - What Should You Do When You’re Charged with Possession of Child Pornography in Maryland?
Nov 5, 2025
Facing a child pornography charge in Maryland is an overwhelming and life-altering experience. These cases are treated with extreme seriousness by police, prosecutors, and the courts. Even before a conviction, an accusation alone can jeopardize your career, family relationships, reputation, and freedom. Because of the severe penalties and long-term consequences, it is important to understand what you should and should not do the moment you learn you are being charged. Whether the allegation involves online...Read More - Are Police More Likely to Set Up DUI Checkpoints on Halloween in Maryland?
Oct 30, 2025
Halloween is a night of celebration filled with costumes, parties, and late-night fun. But for drivers in Maryland, it is also one of the nights when law enforcement takes extra precautions on the road. Yes, they are. Police agencies often increase At Why Halloween Is a Target for DUI Enforcement Halloween combines several factors that make it a high-risk night for drivers and pedestrians: More drinking and parties More pedestrians Late-night activity...Read More - “It’s a Very Good Day for Luigi Mangione”: Tom Maronick Responds to Terrorism Charges Dropped
Oct 20, 2025
A New York City judge recently dismissed the terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, the 27-year old man accused of killing United Healthcare president, Brian Thompson. Legal analyst and criminal defense attorney, Terrorism Charges Against Luigi Mangione Dropped In the latest development in the trial of Luigi Mangione, Judge Gregory Carro dismissed the two terrorism charges against the former data engineer. In his published Per Judge Carro, New York law does not consider an...Read More - Driving 30 MPH Over the Limit? Maryland’s New Law Could Mean Jail Time
Oct 13, 2025
Maryland has always treated Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act Raises Penalties for Maryland Drivers The Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act was named after Montgomery County police officer, Patrick Kemp, who lost both of his legs after being struck by a speeding repeat offender. The incident, which occurred while Kemp was in the line of duty, highlighted the state’s urgent need for stronger laws to deter repeat speeding offenses and keep the roads safe. Prior to the...Read More - Reckless Endangerment Charges Dropped in Perry Hall Deer Burning Case
Oct 10, 2025
In late July 2025, a deceased baby deer was found with a rope tied around its neck and severe burn marks. Two teenagers, Ethan Patrick Cummins, 18, and Aiden Thomas Holman, 19, were charged with Teens Cleared of Wrongdoing After Deer Burning Allegations in Maryland On the morning of July 24, 2025, a young deer was found badly burned and with a rope around its neck. A glove, a piece of a charred box...Read More - Tom Maronick Calls Deep Creek Lake DUI Case a Tragedy
Oct 8, 2025
A 59-year old resident of Mt. Pleasant, PA was Wise reportedly had a blood alcohol level over the legal limit at the time of the incident. He was arrested and is now facing criminal charges. “This case is a tragedy,” says Wise’s defense attorney, Tragic Incident Leads to Negligent Manslaughter Charges for Mt. Pleasant Resident Shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2025, Wise and Linsenbigler’s 2014 Polaris RZR XP 1000 fell through...Read More - How Can Football Season in Maryland College Towns Lead to Higher DUI Arrest Rates?
Sep 29, 2025
Football season is a highlight of life in Maryland college towns. From packed stadiums to spirited tailgates, Saturdays in the fall are filled with energy, tradition, and community. But while football brings people together, it also comes with risks, particularly an increase in drunk driving. If you’re wondering how football season in Maryland college towns can lead to higher Why Football Season Brings a Higher Risk of DUI Arrests Several factors combine to make...Read More - What Charges Can Students Face for Hazing or Initiation Rituals in September?
Sep 23, 2025
When the fall semester begins, fraternities, sororities, sports teams, and campus organizations welcome new members with social events and bonding activities. Unfortunately, some of these activities cross the line into hazing. While many students may view hazing or initiation rituals as harmless traditions, Maryland law treats them very seriously. Understanding what charges students can face for hazing or initiation rituals in September is essential for anyone involved in campus life. Defining Hazing in Maryland Hazing...Read More