Let’s say that the complainant (or alleged victim) in an assault case is the wife or husband of the accused. The complainant does not wish…
Your case is now over–you were either found guilty after trial or pled guilty–and the judge entered a guilty conviction against you. You would have…
So you had a case in District Court that didn’t turn out the way you had hoped. Maybe you were sentenced to serve jail time,…
Is drug diversion an option for first-time possession of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines, ecstacy (MDMA), illegal possession of prescription drugs, etc.? Drug diversion programs can be…
What is an MVA Hearing? An MVA hearing takes place when the MVA is seeking some type of punitive action against a licensee and the…
Who can elect for a jury trial? Cases that originate in District Court in Maryland–all criminal and traffic misdemeanors and certain felonies–fall into two important…
Possession of Marijuana v. Possession of Paraphernalia: Three Major Differences 1. Drug Report Requirement For a possession of marijuana case, the State must prove beyond…
Definition in Maryland of Drug Paraphernalia Drug paraphernalia is basically any material used in conjunction with the manufacturing, processing, transportation, use, or concealing of any…