DNA has become some of the most powerful evidence to stop murder and other serious, violent crimes in recent years. It has also become a tool with which innocent people have begun to fight the unjust convictions that changed their lives forever. Even a relatively...
“The Defense Never Rests.”
Month: January 2023
“headlong flight” 6-1 decision by Maryland’s Supreme Court that draws sharp dissent from Justice Hotten about practical realities of flight in Baltimore.
On December 19, 2022, the Supreme Court of Maryland filed Washington v. State, No. 15, September Term, 2022, addressing whether unprovoked flight in a high-crime neighborhood adds to the reasonable articulable suspicion necessary to detain a person under the Fourth...
Why should you understand your Miranda rights?
Many people have heard of their Miranda rights due to the popular trope in movies and shows featuring police officers. However, you may not actually understand how your Miranda rights work. You may not know the purpose of these rights in real life, or what giving up...
Things to know about criminal conviction appeals
After your conviction, you might consider an appeal to overturn the conviction. Although most people are familiar with appeals as an option, many are ill-prepared for the process. Inadequate preparation can leave you with an unsuccessful appeal. Understanding the...
Determining eligibility for post-conviction relief in Maryland
A Maryland criminal conviction has the potential to impact and upend many aspects of your life. Depending on the details surrounding your offense, some of the penalties you face in the aftermath of a criminal conviction may wind up impacting you for years to come....