Suppression of evidence is a fancy way of saying the evidence cannot be used in court. In order to suppress evidence, the criminal defense lawyer must file a formal motion to exclude the evidence. The motion can be filed in federal or state court depending on where the case is being tried. The motion normally identifies the evidence that should be suppressed and the reasons it should be suppressed. The motion to suppress is heard [...]

For the last year, many companies and businesses have been charging fees to cover COVID-19-related health and cleaning services. Those fees can range from $5 for disinfectant in a hair salon to up to $1200 for cleaning and food in senior-living centers. Many consumers do not become aware of the fees until they receive their bill. They are not being informed ahead of time of these charges. According to the Washington Post, some of these [...]

The number of deaths due to drug and alcohol overdoses increased in Maryland during the pandemic. Minority communities are being affected the most. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that between May 2019 and May 2020 deaths from all types of drugs have increased by nearly 17%. ABC News reports that opioid overdoses are 20% higher in 2020 than they were before the pandemic. ABC News stated that “social distancing [...]

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the criminal justice system in Maryland is taking steps to depopulate jails and prisons to help reduce the risk of exposure to the disease. In Baltimore, the City's attorney's office and the police have stopped prosecuting some low-level offenses. They have dismissed a number of cases and eliminated a number of open warrants. They have also provided for the early release of hundreds of prisoners and updated their bail [...]

If you are arrested, or believe you are the subject of a criminal investigation, you are likely considering whether you will need a criminal defense attorney in your corner. Perhaps you are doing this research for yourself, a friend, or family member. Even when charges seem minor, it is always a good idea to have a lawyer advocating for you. Local, experienced attorneys have good relationships with prosecutors and often can work to have charges [...]