Getting a doctor to change their ways is not always an easy task. Savvy entrepreneurs within the pharmaceutical and medical device industries know this and realize the benefit of bringing in a physician who has used their products to help explain the benefits to their...
Maryland reports that motor vehicle thefts make up more than 10% of property crimes. Auto theft carries severe legal consequences that you need to be aware of if you are facing charges in this state. It is important to understand the potential punishment associated...
Psychology plays a significant role in the legal system. While criminal psychologists focus on examining criminal behavior, forensic psychologists focus on clinical evaluations of those involved with the legal system. Forensic psychologists may work as...
A few weeks ago, our Editor-in-Chief, Steve Klepper, wrote a piece entitled “Mental Illness and Maryland’s Toothless Review of Criminal Sentences” regarding the unreported decision, Robbins v. State. In Robbins (Nazarian, J.), the Court lamented, in dicta, about the...
Eyewitness testimony plays a significant role in criminal cases, often carrying substantial weight as evidence. However, questions persist about the reliability of eyewitnesses and the potential for inaccuracies. If you are on trial for a criminal offense, it is...
The state of Maryland takes drunk driving very seriously. As a result, drivers can face stiff penalties after a drunk driving conviction, including jail time, fines, and license suspension. It is important for motorists to understand their rights and obligations in...
The Maryland Supreme Court’s last opinion of 2022, Carver v. State, 482 Md. 469 (2022) (Hotten, J.) (Gould, J., dissenting), analyzed the cumulative impact of newly discovered evidence and held that the newly discovered evidence did not “speak to” petitioner’s...
Many criminal cases never go to trial. If you face a different situation, you have a complex road ahead. Knowing that Maryland circuit court judges deal with thousands of cases every year, you likely have to wait months to finally get your day in court. As the date...
There are thousands of criminal prosecutions in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., every single year. This means court dockets can become almost overwhelming. Still, the U.S. Constitution guarantees most criminal defendants speedy trials. Plea deals are one...
Like many Americans, you may have found yourself curious about exploring your genealogy through one of the several DNA testing services currently available. You may also assume that the company will keep your information secure and private. However, once you have...