Embezzlement is a serious crime and most often, it occurs in a business setting. It occurs when a person has lawful possession of another person’s property, then takes that property or converts it for his or her own use and does not intend to return it. It may also...
Year: 2021
Does self-defense require a person to retreat?
Altercations can turn physical quickly and present individuals with dangerous situations from which they have few options to escape. When confronted with a belligerent or aggressive individual, an Annapolis resident may have no other choice than to fight to protect...
Are the prosecution’s witnesses lying about you?
When prosecutors bring criminal charges, they oftentimes basing their case, at least in large part, on the observations and opinions of others. If you’re on the receiving end of those criminal charges, then these witnesses have the power to strip you of your freedom...
Two arrested for drug trafficking in Anne Arundel County
Those who are facing drug charges in the Annapolis area know how serious law enforcement takes these crimes. People from any walks of life could face drug charges with the common theme that a conviction can bring them years of jail time. Major Annapolis drug bust Two...
When can the police legally search your home?
When people are in their homes, they have a level of comfort and security that they do not have in many other places. They expect what occurs inside their home to be private and that people outside of the home will not know what is going on inside. This is true...
A quick look at Maryland’s traffic violation point system
We all make mistakes. But even the seemingly most minor missteps can have serious ramifications when dealing with the law. Traffic violations, for example, can result in your license being suspended or revoked. This action can have a ripple effect across nearly every...
Penalties for repeat DUI offenders in Maryland
It is an overwhelming experience to get pulled over by law enforcement. Motorists in Maryland and elsewhere will question why he or she were stopped, whether they will be able to avoid a traffic violation and what penalties could result if they are ticketed. However,...
Not all assault charges are the same
Altercations between individuals can result in injuries and criminal charges. When a person is accused of inflicting physical harm on another person, they may be charged with assault. In Maryland, assault charges can be misdemeanors or felonies. It is critical that a...
Drug charges based on paraphernalia carry significant penalties
In Maryland, drug charges can carry very serious penalties that can have long term consequences on the lives of those charged if they are convicted. Depending on the type of drug that the individual is accused of possessing or selling, they may face hefty fines,...
What are the consequences for an underage DUI in Maryland?
Parents of teens in the Annapolis area know that their kids do not always make good decisions. In fact, it can seem like they rarely think before they act. A person’s brain doesn’t fully develop until they are in their 20s, so it is expected that there can be many...