Having a warrant of arrest can be a very stressful experience. The three most common reasons a warrant might be out for your arrest are: 1) There is a new charge serious enough for a warrant to be issued for your arrest, 2) You were on probation and your probationary judge issues a warrant alleging that youRead More
How Does the Maryland Sex Offender Registry Work?
Sex offenses are some of the most serious charges that someone can face in Maryland. This is generally because, unlike other kinds of charges, there are often consequences outside of jail to consider. We can help navigate these circumstances to ensure the best possible outcome if you are charged with a sex offense. If youRead More
How do charges affect a security clearance?
Given our location close to many federal government facilities, we have many clients who hold or are applying for some kind of national security clearance. We’ve represented many active duty and civilian members of the United States Armed Forces. Criminal charges can result in action being taken against your clearance and the loss of yourRead More
How Does Bond Work in Maryland?
When you are arrested for a crime in Maryland (meaning either a police officer put handcuffs on you or you were arrested on a warrant), you will be seen by a District Court Commissioner a few hours after being arrested. If you are charged via a summons, a police officer will serve you a copy of yourRead More
What’s the Difference Between District Court and Circuit Court in Maryland?
There are two different court systems for criminal cases in Maryland – District Court and Circuit Court. Generally, District Court hears misdemeanor cases and Circuit Court hears felony cases. There are some technicalities that make things more complicated, but the misdemeanor/felony distinction is a good starting point. District Court cases are heard by a single judge. ARead More
