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About Carey Law Office LLC

My name is Joseph Carey, and I founded Carey Law Office 37 years ago. Since that day, the firm has helped people throughout the state get their lives back on track. We understand that there is almost always an underlying reason for people’s actions, and that your life shouldn’t end because you made a mistake. Learn More
Apr 1, 2024

What Are the Most Common White-Collar Crimes?

By |April 1st, 2024|Criminal|

White-collar crime is a category of non-violent offenses typically committed by individuals or entities in the context of business, finance, or professional settings. Unlike traditional “street” crimes, white-collar crimes are characterized by their deceptive or fraudulent nature, often involving schemes to obtain financial gain through illegal means. Following is a discussion of some of the most common white-collar crimes. Fraud Fraud is one of the most common forms of white-collar crime, encompassing a wide range [...]

May 2, 2022

Being on the Sex Offender Registry Can Affect Your Entire Life

By |May 2nd, 2022|Sex Crimes|

Certain criminal convictions require individuals to be placed on lists, due to their crimes being considered a threat to the general public. For example, the United States has “no-fly” lists for anyone who has raised concerns of being potentially tied to terrorism. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) maintains a list of the ten most wanted fugitives. Even many stores and restaurants typically have a list of people who pass bad checks hanging behind the [...]

Mar 14, 2022

Can I Be Charged with a Crime if My Autonomous Car Causes a Fatal Accident?

By |March 14th, 2022|Auto Accidents|

Autonomous cars are here, and more Americans are purchasing vehicles that have some of their features: lane assist, automatic braking, and so forth. Most people may think these vehicles, which come with modes called “autopilot” or something similar, are fully capable of driving themselves, and that human intervention is not as necessary as it actually is. The truth of the matter is that, at most, these current vehicles are only capable of partial autonomous driving, [...]

Nov 3, 2020

Could a Change in Maryland’s Hate Crime Law Affect Your Case?

By |November 3rd, 2020|Criminal|

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 murky waters when it comes to being charged with this felony crime and you’re going to need a stellar criminal [...]

Oct 13, 2020

Other Intoxicants That Can Lead to DUI or DWI Charges

By |October 13th, 2020|DUI|

Usually, when one hears the term “DUI arrest,” it is assumed the driver was under the influence of alcohol. However a DUI or DWI (driving while intoxicated) charge can also involve the consumption one of numerous types of substances that have the ability to impair the driving skills of an individual. In Maryland, you can face DUI/DWI charges for driving under the influence of drugs, whether illegal, prescription, or over-the-counter. Drugs affect individuals in different [...]

Oct 6, 2020

Is It Ever a Good Idea to Plead the Fifth?

By |October 6th, 2020|Criminal|

The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects individuals from self-incrimination. In other words, no person within the state of Maryland and throughout United States may be forced in any criminal matter to testify against himself or herself. This Amendment is in place to protect individuals, whether they are perfectly innocent or not – and there are very legitimate reasons to “plead the Fifth.” Still, there is a stigma associated with this [...]

Sep 15, 2020

Maryland Residents Are More Concerned about Safety than Other States’ Residents

By |September 15th, 2020|Criminal|

For the last six years, SafeWise has compiled a list of the safest cities in each state. Their rankings are based on the FBI’s crime statistics data and population data from the US Census. This year, the 10 safest cities were: Taneytown Ocean Pines Hampstead Mount Airy Thurmont Centreville Glenarden District Heights Bowie Brunswick According to a 2020 State of Safety survey, though, “63% of Maryland residents are highly concerned about their safety every day.” [...]

Sep 8, 2020

Under the Shadow of COVID-19, the Right to a Speedy Trial Has Suffered Further

By |September 8th, 2020|Criminal|

Under the Sixth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, every criminal defendant has the right to receive a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury. The same right is also guaranteed in many state constitutions and state laws. In recent years, the right to a speedy trial has fallen to the wayside, as our nation’s courts suffer serious backlogs. Defendants are often left waiting for weeks and months simply to obtain a [...]

Jul 6, 2020

Can You Face Criminal Charges for Posting on the Internet?

By |July 6th, 2020|Criminal|

There is a tremendous amount of vitriol on the internet, and most of it is simple “trolling” – but in some cases, what you post online can lead to criminal charges. Maryland, for example, implemented Gracie’s Law back in 2013. The law is named after Grace McComas, a 15-year old, who killed herself in response to online bullies. The law imposed a $500 fine and a prison sentence of a year. In 2019, amendments to [...]

Jun 29, 2020

The Consequences of Theft Charges in Maryland

By |June 29th, 2020|Criminal|

Being charged with any crime in Maryland needs to be taken extremely seriously. Even misdemeanors have serious consequences that can affect you for the rest of your life. The obvious consequence is being required to spend time in prison; however, there are long-term consequences that can affect your finances, your enjoyment of life, your rights, and your ability to work. According to Bowie City records, the most common criminal charges for through April 2020 all [...]

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