When your child graduated from high school with great grades and was accepted at a good college, you'll have felt enormously proud of them as well as proud of yourself for raising a successful child. When you dropped them off at college, it was likely to be a nervous...
Know the Maryland drug possession laws
Although Maryland has decriminalized possession of cannabis, other drug offenses still carry significant penalties. Before facing a court date for drug possession, an accused individual should understand the potential legal consequences. Review the laws that govern...
Why do some college students turn to drugs?
College is a time of experimentation for young adults, but some college students go too far with what they are willing to experiment with. Some students turn to experimentation with alcohol or drugs for stress release or increased attention. It doesn't matter if your...
Baltimore program favors drug treatment over jail sentence
In the U.S., there is a lot of stigma attached to drug addiction. "Why can't he just stop using?" or "Why is she making these choices?" are common questions we hear after someone on drugs gets into legal trouble. The truth of the matter, though, is that the answers...
College students and drug charges
Going to college is your child's first real chance to discover who they are and make their own decisions. However, if these decisions include experimenting with drugs, it can cause serious problems, both physical and legal. In addition to drug charges, drug use can...
Facing drug charges? Consider rehab.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a drug crime in Maryland, you are facing serious penalties. The minimum sentence for possessing one ounce of an illegal drug is 90 days in jail and a fine up to $500. If you're caught in possession of 10 grams to 50 lbs. of...
Don’t Get Caught With Drugs On Campus
The time between finals and winter break is the perfect time to celebrate. Many students squeeze in one last party before heading home for the holidays. Unfortunately, if caught on campus with drugs - even a small amount of marijuana - there's a chance you won't be...
Dealing with duplicative and unsupported charges in criminal defense
In our last post, we began speaking about a case involving a Maryland woman was charged with multiple criminal offenses in connection with a prescription drug fraud scheme. Earlier this year, according to sources, the woman pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement,...
Admissibility of evidence in criminal cases, P.2
In our last post, we began speaking about the issue of admissibility of evidence in criminal defense cases. As we noted, looking at this issue from a defense perspective requires scrutinizing whether any given piece of evidence is both relevant and reliable, the...
Admissibility of evidence in criminal cases
Scrutinizing the quality of evidence presented by prosecutors is an important aspect of building a strong criminal defense case. In considering the quality of evidence its appropriateness for admission at trial, there are several factors to consider. If there are...