Being accused of a sex crime in Maryland is one of the most serious and life-altering situations anyone can face. A conviction can mean decades in prison, mandatory sex offender registration, destruction of your reputation, and permanent limitations on where you can live and work. At SoMD Criminal Defense, our sex crime defense attorneys representRead More
Gun Crime Lawyer in Southern Maryland | SoMD Criminal Defense
If you are facing gun charges in Southern Maryland, you need a gun crime lawyer who understands Maryland’s complex firearms laws and has experience defending clients in Charles County, St. Mary’s County, and Calvert County courts. At SoMD Criminal Defense, we represent individuals charged with illegal firearm possession, carrying without a permit, gun-related felonies, andRead More
Unsupervised Probation in Maryland: What It Means & What to Expect
Unsupervised probation is a type of criminal sentence that allows a defendant to serve their probation period without regular check-ins with a probation officer. Unlike supervised probation, where you must report to an officer regularly and comply with strict oversight, unsupervised probation gives you more freedom while still requiring you to follow certain court-ordered conditions.Read More
What Does Nolle Prosequi Mean? Complete Guide to Maryland Cases
Nolle prosequi is a Latin legal term meaning “we shall no longer prosecute.” When a prosecutor enters a nolle prosequi in a Maryland criminal case, they are formally declining to continue pursuing the charges against the defendant. While this is not the same as an acquittal or dismissal, it effectively ends the prosecution of theRead More
What Is Exculpatory Evidence? Definition, Examples & Your Rights
Exculpatory evidence is any evidence that tends to prove a defendant’s innocence or reduces their culpability in a criminal case. Under the landmark Supreme Court decision Brady v. Maryland (1963), prosecutors are constitutionally required to disclose all exculpatory evidence to the defense. Failure to do so is a violation of due process and can resultRead More
