DNA. We have all heard of the term -- short for deoxyribonucleic acid -- but what exactly does DNA mean in your criminal case? DNA plays a major role in a variety of criminal cases, from homicide to sexual abuse. However, this type of scientific analysis is...
Maryland man faces up to 10 years for 30-year-old crime
In Maryland in 2013, there was a sexual abuse case against a D.C.-area swim coach that hit the news. Now, a woman is claiming that she, too, was a victim of sexual abuse back in 1984. The coach was arrested and charged in 2013 for an unrelated case; he took a guilty...
Consensual sex? Maybe not; you could be charged with a sex crime
You and your significant other have just had consensual sex -- or at least you think so. For young people who are dating, this could be a cloudy issue, especially when considering statutory rape. This particular violation can lead young people to be charged with a sex...
Accused of having child porn in Maryland? Retain your rights
If you've been accused of distributing or possessing child pornography, then you know how much trouble you could be in with the law. When facing these charges, you need to be defended in a way that allows the courts to see why the allegations against you are...
Man gets 10 years for sex abuse after admitting crime on phone
A Maryland man who admitted to molesting an area woman thirty years ago has received a 10-year sentence in prison in connection with the allegations. The man was accused of sexually molesting a victim from the time she was seven years old; she was a member of the swim...
Is ignoring the sex offender registration process a crime?
After someone in Maryland has been convicted of a crime of a sexual nature, he or she may have to register on a database set up to track all sex offenders. This information can then be viewed by those who wish to know more about them, such as people who live near...
Understanding the charges for solicitation of a prostitute
When we think about sex crimes, our minds may not immediately jump to prostitution and solicitation. More likely, we consider the possession of child pornography, rape and sexual assault as the more common sex offenses. However, a significant number of Maryland...
Man accused of child pornography distribution in Maryland
As a person who works with children or teens, you could be exposed to allegations from parents or the children themselves, even if there is no proof to back those allegations up. No matter what you've been accused of, you have a right to defend yourself. A child...
What does expungement mean for your sex crimes conviction?
Do you know the difference between an expungement and a not-guilty verdict? Most people are not aware that there is a post-conviction option that can help those who have been charged with a sex crime -- even those who have been required to list their information on a...