Faced with drug-related charges in Maryland, you might feel unsure about your options. The conventional court system, with the prospect of jail time, looms large. Yet, another option exists that could potentially offer a more constructive path forward: Drug court....
Month: July 2023
Should you always plead guilty?
Most people want to get criminal charges behind them as soon as possible. The court also banks on that, expecting many people to plead guilty to certain crimes. However, pleading guilty might not actually be the best option. In fact, it might cause some major...
Zadeh v. State: Timeliness, Motion to Suppress, and Voluntariness
In Zadeh v. State (No. 11, Sept. Term 2022, Opinion by Hon. Andrea M. Leahy), the Appellate Court of Maryland (ACM) remanded the case – yet again – because the trial court failed to instruct the jury on the voluntariness of Zadeh’s statement to police. Before reaching...
How much is too much? A look at doctors and speaker fees from prescription companies.
Getting a doctor to change their ways is not always an easy task. Savvy entrepreneurs within the pharmaceutical and medical device industries know this and realize the benefit of bringing in a physician who has used their products to help explain the benefits to their...