Here’s a hypothetical situation that actually comes up with some frequency. Let’s say someone “breaks” into a house or business, without permission. That person is…
The Crime of Trespass Trespassing is defined as the entering of another’s land without the owner’s permission. In Maryland, trespassing is a misdemeanor which carries…
Probable Cause Standard for a Vehicle Search Let’s say you were just pulled over by the police. The officer claims that you committed a traffic…
The Varying Degrees of Burglary In Maryland there are four separate degrees of burglary offenses. The difference is one of severity, with first being the…
Maryland cases involving contraband, such as a controlled dangerous substance or a handgun, require that the defendant have “possession” of the contraband. Of course, to…
What is the Chain of Custody? After seizing a controlled dangerous substance from a defendant (or car, a house, or some other location) the arresting…
Facing a charge for first degree assault, second degree assault or a related offense can be an intimidating, confusing, and stressful predicament. One may look…
In most jurisdictions, including Maryland, there are certain illegal acts that qualify as “quality of life” crimes. You may hear of crimes called “disorderly conduct”…