Maryland law defines child abuse as any physical or mental injury or sexual abuse to a child under the age of 18 by a parent, guardian, caregiver, or any other person who has permanent or temporary care or custody of the child. Child abuse can also include neglect or the failure to provide proper [...]
On January 7, 2023 in Memphis Tennessee while conducting a “traffic stop” police officers tased, pepper sprayed and brutally beat 29-year-old Tyre Nichols. He died three days after. The footage, which comes from a SkyCop camera and officers' body cameras is of graphic nature and almost unwatchable. Police can be heard yelling at Nichols [...]
In Maryland, there are several different types of murder charges that a person can face, each with its own set of penalties. The most serious charge is first-degree murder, which is defined as a premeditated, willful, and deliberate killing. This offense is punishable by life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Second-degree murder is [...]
Child abuse is a misdemeanor crime in Maryland. The law prohibits parents, family members, and other adults in the home who have care or responsibility for a child, or any other person who has care or custody or responsibility for the supervision of a child from neglecting the child. Types of Child Abuse Crimes [...]
Maryland prosecutors can press motor vehicle theft charges when they allege a defendant takes a vehicle away from the lawful owner without their permission. Of course, Maryland motor vehicle theft covers the stereotypical “wake up and discover your car is missing from the driveway” or hijacking a vehicle as a getaway car in a dramatic police [...]
Although all criminal charges are a serious matter-there are very few taken more seriously than possession of child pornography. Those who possess child pornography not only face extremely harsh penalties for their actions, but the stigma that comes with being convicted of such a crime will follow them for the rest of their lives. [...]
While all sexual offenses in Maryland are violent crimes, rape is the most serious offense in this category. Rape occurs when a perpetrator uses force, or the threat of force, and engages in sexual conduct without the victim’s consent. In specific terms, there are two different categories of rape crimes in Maryland: Second Degree [...]
Theft can be described in several forms but one thing it usually involves is willful use, concealment, or abandonment of the property of another without the owner’s consent. That means that the person in question took something, used it, or concealed it. It may not have been theirs but it managed to find its [...]
The possession and carrying of firearms in Maryland is a seriously regulated issue in the code of public safety. The regulations in Maryland may be very different from what you are used to hearing about in other states. Owning a firearm is a serious responsibility and understanding the laws is essential for your safety [...]
Police officers pull over drivers every day. Whether you run a red light, were speeding, or were texting and driving, an officer can pull you over if they have reasonable articulable suspicion. You may feel stressed and anxious after being pulled over by a police officer. These feelings may heighten if you are asked [...]
