Sexual Assault

In our last couple posts, we’ve been speaking about rape kits, specifically how the evidence is gathered and stored, and about the issue of chain of custody. When a defendant faces rape charges, there are several things to keep in mind when building criminal defense...

In our last post, we began speaking about rape kits and how the evidence is gathered with the use of these kits. We also mentioned the importance of maintaining chain of custody with respect to rape kits. What happens after a rape kit has been utilized depends on...

One of the tools prosecutors use in attempting to convict defendants for sexual assault is the rape kit. These kits are used to collect forensic evidence obtained in a medical examination of the victim after the alleged incident.Rape kits can include a variety of...

Last month, we wrote about a proposal backed by Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby which would prevent judges from excluding from trial evidence that a defendant committed prior sexual offenses when admitting such evidence would be unfairly prejudicial to a...

In order to be convicted on any criminal charge, prosecutors must be able to demonstrate with reliable evidence that, beyond a reasonable doubt, the defendant is guilty of the crimes alleged. For a criminal defense attorney, one of the important ways to build a strong...

In our last post, we spoke about a piece of legislation currently being pushed by Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby which would permit the admission of evidence of previous sexual assault allegations at trial.The proposal specifically prohibits judges from...

Having an experienced criminal defense attorney is obviously important for anybody facing criminal charges, particularly for those facing felony charges. Not only does an experienced criminal defense attorney bring to the table knowledge of the law and the legal...