The Expungement Process Step by Step Filing for expungement in Maryland requires following specific procedural steps. First, you must obtain a copy of your criminal record from the Maryland Judiciary Case Search to identify which cases and charges are eligible for expungement. Next, you file a petition for expungement with the court that handled theRead More
Rights & Procedures
Spring Break DUI: What Maryland College Students Need to Know
Spring break brings thousands of Maryland college students back to Southern Maryland and the surrounding areas for a week of relaxation. Unfortunately, it also brings a surge in DUI arrests as law enforcement agencies in Charles County, Calvert County, St. Mary’s County, and Prince George’s County increase patrols and set up additional sobriety checkpoints. ARead More
Maryland Jury Trial vs Bench Trial: Which Is Better for Your Case?
If you are facing criminal charges in Maryland, one of the most important strategic decisions you and your attorney will make is whether to have a jury trial or a bench trial. Each option has distinct advantages and disadvantages, and the right choice depends on the specific facts of your case, the charges, the judge,Read More
CDS Paraphernalia Charges in Maryland
Drug paraphernalia charges in Maryland are far more common — and more serious — than many people realize. You do not need to be caught with actual drugs to face criminal charges. Possessing items that are used or intended for use in ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing a controlled dangerous substance into the body, orRead More
What Happens When You Violate a Protective Order in Maryland?
How Protective Order Violations Are Investigated Protective order violations are typically reported by the petitioner (the person who obtained the order) to local law enforcement. In Charles County, Calvert County, St. Mary’s County, and Prince George’s County, police take these reports seriously and respond promptly. When an officer investigates an alleged violation, they will reviewRead More
