Your home is your castle — and in Maryland, the law strongly protects it. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article 26 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights both guarantee you the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. That means police usually cannot enter your home without a search warrant.Read More
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Understanding the “Fruit of the Poisonous Tree” Doctrine in Maryland Criminal Cases
If you’ve been charged with a crime in Maryland, you may be wondering how strong the evidence against you really is. One powerful defense tool your lawyer may use is the “fruit of the poisonous tree” doctrine—a legal principle that protects your constitutional rights and can lead to critical evidence being thrown out in court.Read More
What to Know About a Search Warrant in Maryland
🔍 What Is a Search Warrant? A search warrant is a court-issued order permitting law enforcement to enter and search a specific location—like your home, vehicle, or workplace—and seize designated items. It must clearly state: When Can Police Get a Search Warrant in Maryland? To obtain a legal search warrant in Maryland, police must establishRead More
