Archive for November 2020
How a Glen Burnie Man Admitted to Murder but Avoided Prison
There is an old trope in film and television about pleading “insanity” to go free from a murder case. In Maryland, claiming that a client is “not criminally responsible” is a tough row to hoe, and it is not used all that often. Which is why the murder case of Tyrique Hudson, and the subsequent…
Read MoreCan You Be Charged with a Crime if a Sudden Medical Emergency Leads to a Fatal Accident?
Most people take for granted that they can just hop into our car and get from one place to the other. Certain medical conditions, however, may bar certain individuals from doing that, because those conditions (or prescribed medications) make driving unsafe. However, a sudden medical emergency is often unexpected. A heart attack, a stroke, a…
Read MoreMaryland Has Officially Made Strangulation a Felony
Maryland lawmakers have increased the severity and penalties for charge of strangulation, making it a felony crime instead of a misdemeanor. This change coincided with Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you have been charged with strangulation, you will face a tougher battle to retain your rights and freedoms. A special unit at Frederick Health Hospital…
Read MoreCould a Change in Maryland’s Hate Crime Law Affect Your Case?
On October 1, 2020, changes to Maryland’s hate crime laws went into effect, giving prosecutors a broader reach when it comes to obtaining a conviction. From now on, if you are charged with a hate crime in Maryland, prosecutors no longer have to link your actions to hate alone. This is going to make for…
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