If you’ve been accused of a crime—or fear you might be—it’s crucial to understand how the Maryland statute of limitations for criminal charges could impact your case. Statutes of limitations are legal deadlines that determine how long prosecutors have to bring criminal charges. If the state misses that deadline, the case may be barred entirely.Read More
Rights & Procedures
Restoring your Second Amendment Rights in Maryland
Losing your gun rights in Maryland can feel permanent—but for many people, it’s not. Whether you’ve been convicted of a felony, a domestic violence offense, or were once subject to an involuntary commitment, there may be legal pathways to restoring your right to own and possess firearms. This post breaks down how gun rights areRead More
Motions to Reconsider
What is a Motion to Reconsider? Maryland Rule 4-345 allows for anyone sentenced in a criminal case to file a motion asking that the Judge reconsider their sentence. The motion needs to be filed within ninety days of the sentencing date, but the Judge has five years to set the motion in for a hearingRead More
What You Need to Know About Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law
Quick action can mean the difference between life and death in moments of crisis or emergency. Like many other states, Maryland has a Good Samaritan Law designed to protect individuals who offer assistance in such situations. In 2021, Maryland’s opioid-related deaths topped 2,500, and the number of overdoses due to heroin and opioid use has increasedRead More
Understanding Indictment and Criminal Information in Maryland
In Maryland, the legal system utilizes two primary methods to charge individuals with criminal offenses formally in Circuit Court: indictment and criminal information. Both processes serve as the initial step in the criminal justice system, yet they differ in their procedural aspects and the cases they apply. The choice between criminal information and indictment canRead More
