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Monthly Archives: February 2019

Feb 26, 2019

What Is a Federal DUI?

By |February 26th, 2019|DUI|

Most drivers who are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics are charged with a state crime. Cases are heard in the county where the offense occurred or where the driver lives. There are some instances though where a driver can be accused of a federal DUI. Filing federal charges requires some federal involvement – typically that the offense occurred on federal property. Maryland has numerous federal roads, including the Baltimore-Washington Parkway [...]

Feb 21, 2019

Baltimore Will No Longer Prosecute Possession of Marijuana Cases

By |February 21st, 2019|Drugs|

The Baltimore Sun recently reported that Marilyn Mosby, the city’s state’s attorney, will no longer prosecute people for possessing marijuana, regardless of the amount of or their prior criminal history. Ms. Mosby also is asking the courts to vacate nearly 5,000 convictions for marijuana possession. She said the reason for this move is that she didn’t believe that pursuing convictions for marijuana possession was a way to make the city safer. Her position follows that [...]

Feb 12, 2019

What TV and Film Get Wrong about the Criminal Justice Process

By |February 12th, 2019|Criminal|

If you are the defendant in a criminal case, you may have numerous questions involving the court process and the charges filed against you. To many defendants, interaction with the criminal justice system is brand-new, other than what they have seen over television or in a movie. The reality is very different from the make-believe, and many people think that what they see on TV is what actually happens. We wanted to clear up some [...]

Feb 5, 2019

False Accusations of Shoplifting Are More Common Than You Think

By |February 5th, 2019|Criminal|

Retailers face a serious problem when it comes to shoplifting. The costs run into the billions of dollars per year. In order to get this lost money back, many companies have opted for aggressive legal tactics that leverage existing state laws. These efforts utilize questionable tactics to obtain restitution, and even pursue individuals who were never convicted of the shoplifting allegation. One of these companies is Walmart, the world-renowned retail giant. Walmart has been demanding [...]

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