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 [...]
There is no doubt that driving is a necessity. We all commute to work, take our children to school and run errands every day but what happens if you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs? Unless you request a hearing with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration and successfully argue against [...]
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 [...]
I recently had some time to sit down and chat with Attorney Joseph McKenzie and was told about a recent case he dealt with that I knew had to be published. Why? It's important to know who you're hiring when you are trying to win a case. The following are in his own words: [...]
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 [...]
Visitation is an agreement for contact between the child/ren and the parent (or third party) who does not maintain the primary residence for the child. Visitation can be set out in a number of ways including: a flexible visitation schedule; reasonable visitation as determined by the custodial parent; a structured visitation schedule to include [...]
