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Eyewitness testimony is often used as part of the prosecution's strategy to earn a conviction in a Maryland criminal case. It can also be used during civil proceedings to help establish the plaintiff's narrative. However, there are many different reasons why this type...
If you’re convicted of drug possession, you may immediately assume that you’ll get jail time. Unfortunately, spending time in jail doesn’t offer any support when you’re struggling with addiction. If you’re charged with a drug crime, there are ways to get access to treatment instead of spending time behind bars. Hire a Lawyer Hiring a lawyer is one of the…
Although driving under influence is illegal in all states, those driving commercial motor vehicles will face stricter standards than drivers operating personal vehicles. You are considered to drive under influence if you are mentally impaired to drive or your blood alcohol content is 0.08% or more. For drivers of commercial vehicles, however, your blood alcohol level should be less than…
Getting arrested for a DUI is scary. Even if you know your rights and can fight your case, you’re going to have to deal with the cops. Here are some common mistakes people make when getting arrested for a DUI. Admitting Guilt The first thing that most people want to do after getting arrested is apologize and explain why they…
When it comes down to it, getting pulled over sucks. But you can make the situation even worse by saying the wrong thing. Police officers have heard all types of excuses in their careers. They’ve heard them thousands of times and are trained not to have their emotions get involved. These four phrases will only make you look more suspicious.…
When a defendant is charged with a crime, they are given the opportunity to have their case heard by a jury. If possible, defendants should insist on going to trial because plea bargains are typically considered sub-optimal strategies when compared to the normally obtainable outcome in a criminal case. Read on for further details and advice on why you should…
You probably don’t want to hear it, but once you’ve been charged with a serious crime, the best thing you can do is hire an attorney. You might think you’d save money by handling your own case or that the consequences of being convicted aren’t dire enough to warrant hiring a lawyer. Either way, you’ll be wrong. Here are six…
In 2019, there were 4,737 incidents of violent crime in Baltimore County alone. Of these cases, some of those charged will be guilty, but others may have only been acting in self-defense. Perhaps you were the victim of domestic violence or were under assault from someone else. Unfortunately, regardless of your guilt or innocence, you still have to take your…
When charged with a crime, you always look for the right attorney to represent you in court. The attorney that will represent you can either make you get reduced sentence and fair trial, or make you lose the case. As you look for an attorney, you need to ensure you get an experienced attorney who will give you the best…
If you’ve been pulled over for speeding or another moving violation, you’re probably wondering if fighting it is worth it in the long run. After all, with so many things to attend, the last thing you want is having to take time out of your day to contest a traffic violation. But here are several reasons it may be worth…