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- Local Arrested on Child Pornography And Sexual Abuse Charges
Oct 13, 2020
There is no more stigmatized crime in our country than What Was He Charged With? According to the Why Was He Arrested? The Maryland State Police Department claims that they received a report that the Wicomico County man was in possession and, possibly, distributed child pornography. The report allegedly came from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. After searching the accused residence, he was charged. What Are His Options? Call a...Read More - Maryland’s handgun licensing requirements under review by court
Oct 7, 2020
A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Maryland’s handgun licensing law. The handgun licensing requirements are part of the Maryland Firearm Safety Act of 2013 (FSA). The FSA was enacted to protect Maryland citizens and law enforcement officers by regulating the sale, transfer and possession of certain types of firearms in the state. The law applies to the purchase and carry of handguns. A permit is not needed...Read More - What kinds of actions are prohibited under the fourth amendment?
Oct 2, 2020
Ocean City area residents likely know that they are guaranteed certain rights under the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution, but without understanding what exactly those rights entail, it might be difficult to prepare an aggressive criminal defense. Generally speaking, the What the court will review The court balances legitimate governmental interests, like public safety, and the intruding on someone’s fourth amendment rights, when conducting a search and seizure. This is why...Read More - Penalties for fourth degree sexual offense in Maryland
Sep 25, 2020
With the school year in full swing, teachers, administrators and other school employees are likely navigating the school year a little differently. Nonetheless, there still remains a teacher-student relationship whether classes are in person or remote. What a teacher is not expecting during this vastly different school year is allegations of a Sexual offense in the fourth degree According to Maryland criminal code Engaging in sexual contact without the consent...Read More - Maryland Attorney General says phony mortgage companies targeting Marylanders
Sep 23, 2020
The Office of the Attorney General has issued a strong warning about scammers impersonating mortgage companies. The scams are taking several different forms. In one instance, claiming to be mortgage company employees, the scammers are offering loan modifications. The scammer will ask for your full name, address, date of birth and social security number. They may tell you that you have to immediately provide this information in order to qualify for the loan modification...Read More - Aggressive defense strategies against DUI charges in Ocean City
Sep 17, 2020
DUI stops are some of the most common situations in which Ocean City residents and law enforcement officials interact. Each year in Maryland thousands of people are charged with drunk driving offenses. And, in many cases, these arrestees are probably frightened and wondering what options they have to address the charges. Aggressive stance to DUI charges Some people may be so panicked by the prospect of being convicted of a DUI charge that...Read More - Netflix star in trouble after allegations of sexting surface
Sep 16, 2020
The star of a Netflix show is under investigation by the FBI for soliciting sex and nude photos from minors, according to USA Today. The criminal investigation is based on allegations brought by 14-year-old twin brothers. Sexting is becoming more and more common and getting more and more people in trouble. Sexting is the sending of nude, suggestive or sexually explicit photos by electronic means, usually by cellphone. While some states have enacted...Read More - WalletHub ranks Baltimore as one of the worst cities for driving
Sep 14, 2020
Baltimore often ranks low in the annual study done by Allstate Insurance Company. Now, another company has chimed in with similar results. The latest study Baltimore ranks low in many of the metrics that the personal finance website studied. WalletHub took a look at cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety, access to vehicles and maintenance for 100 cities. Baltimore ranked in the top five for “highest accident likely in...Read More - Criminal defense strategies for allegations of rape
Sep 10, 2020
In Maryland, rape is a serious crime that can result in significant sanctions. This post discusses some of the Defense Option #1: Consent At the heart of rape and sexual assault charges is the assertion that the alleged victim did not consent to the alleged acts that were committed against them. Without evidence of this element of a crime, a prosecutor’s case may fall apart. When a defendant and their...Read More - Suspects charged with assault, armed robbery after incident on Ocean City’s Boardwalk
Sep 3, 2020
Four suspects were recently charged with armed robbery and first-degree assault after an incident on the Ocean City, Maryland boardwalk involving a shotgun, according to a news report from an Ocean City, Maryland newspaper. A woman and her 10-year-old niece told police that she and her niece were held at gunpoint and robbed late one night while at the popular seaside city. Assault charges often stem from some type of dispute or altercation...Read More