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A clean record and a good name go a long way in today’s society. Unfortunately, this may all go awry if you’re falsely accused of a crime. While this may be a stressful time, there are some things that you can do (and other things you can avoid) to improve your situation. Taking some timeRead More

In Maryland, burglary is a serious offense that often results in a felony conviction with significant jail time. A burglary conviction can alter your life and tarnish your reputation. If you are being investigated for burglary or were officially charged with a crime in this statute, it is imperative that you seek counsel from anRead More

Most of us go through our lives feeling like we would never be in a situation where there would be an accusation of a serious crime. But what if you find yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time? Unfortunately, it can happen, but what does that mean for your future? An accusation ofRead More

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

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