Recently, the police involved you in a criminal investigation, saying they found your DNA at the crime scene. You may have a loose understanding of DNA fingerprinting, which law enforcement uses to identify individuals using strands of DNA, but do you know its...
“The Defense Never Rests.”
Month: March 2022
What makes white collar crime unique
White collar crimes are an informal category of charges that generally consists of forms of fraud or financial crimes. The term "white collar" refers to the social standing of those involved in the crime, usually corporate workers. White collar crime is typically...
What to know in regard to appealing a conviction
If you are facing a criminal conviction, and you think that there was an error during your original trial, you have a right to appeal the decision. Because a conviction results in a major change of life circumstances, it may be worth examining the options for appeal....
Reviewing Maryland’s stance on self-defense
Many in Maryland might find it difficult to not view a claim of self-defense with anything but skepticism. That likely comes from the idea that such an assertion is simply too convenient given the context. Yet it is that very context that may indeed justify one's...