Category Archives: Criminal Law
How to Avoid Hit-and-Run Charges in Maryland
With so many vehicles on the road every day — not to mention ever-changing weather conditions — car accidents and truck accidents are a common occurrence. Recognizing this unfortunate reality, Maryland and other U.S. states have laws that prohibit a driver from leaving the scene of an accident. Often referred to as a hit… Read More »
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) vs. Driving While Impaired (DWI)
This blog post will provide an overarching comparison of two types of drunk driving charges in Maryland — driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while impaired (DWI). In order to gain a full appreciation of these two criminal offenses, the following sections will outline applicable definitions and penalties under Maryland law. What is… Read More »
Robbery, Armed Robbery and Carjacking in Maryland
This blog entry will provide an overview of important considerations for three theft crimes in Maryland – robbery, armed robbery and carjacking. In order to gain a full appreciation of these theft crimes in Maryland, the following sections will outline legal definitions and penalties. What is the Definition of Robbery in Maryland? As provided… Read More »
Maryland State Police Trooper Injured in Collision with Drunk Driver
Maryland State Police arrested a 47-year-old driver for driving under the influence (DUI) and other traffic offenses after he crashed into and injured a state trooper on patrol, according to an article by WJLA. This car accident occurred at approximately 2:50 p.m. on January 12, 2018. At that time the 47-year-old driver did not… Read More »
Snowy Car Crash Leads to DUI Charges for Virginia Man
After initiating a car accident in the snow, a Virginia man faces charges for 17 different traffic offenses, including driving under the influence (DUI), as reported by The Washington Post. This car accident happened at approximately 2:45 a.m. on January 4th in Montgomery County, Virginia. In the midst of heavy snowfall, the Virginia man… Read More »
Firearms Fuel Majority of Baltimore Murders in 2017
Almost 90 percent of Baltimore murders in 2017 came as a result of a firearm, according to an article by The Baltimore Sun. Out of a total of 343 homicides, handguns were the cause of death in 295 of those cases, with shotguns and rifles also claiming six lives. According to data from the… Read More »
Suffering continues for Howard County swatting victim
by Joy Lepola Fox45Baltimore BALTIMORE, Md. (WBFF) — In an exclusive interview Fox45’s Crime & Justice Reporter Joy Lepola spoke with Tyran Dobbs. Dobbs is the victim of a swatting incident that happened in Howard County. Police responded to Dobbs’ apartment after a call was made the Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center’s Terrorism Hotline…. Read More »
Montgomery County Kicks Off Holiday Season with 62 DUI Arrests
Every holiday season, Montgomery County employs a special task force to police against driving under the influence (DUI), according to an article by Patch. In just two weeks so far this year, the task force has racked up 62 arrests for DUI. The Montgomery County Police Alcohol Holiday Task Force is made up of… Read More »
Criminal Charges Piling Up Against Former Baltimore Police Officer
New details emerged in the ongoing legal probe of Wayne Earl Jenkins, a former Baltimore cop with a checkered history of police misconduct, as reported by CBS News. The latest indictment adds several criminal charges, alleging that Jenkins planted drugs and tricked a fellow officer into locating the contraband. The drug planting incident occurred… Read More »
Man Faces DUI Charges in Caroline County for Hitting Police Car
A Delaware man faces charges for driving under the influence (DUI) in Caroline County, Maryland, after hitting a state police patrol car, as reported by WBOC. This traffic accident occurred near Route 3:13 and Bridgetown Road at approximately 2 a.m. on October 28, 2017. At that time, a state trooper was outside of his… Read More »
