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Denial of a Detail and Implied Fabrication under § CJP 10-923: A Matter of First Impression

In Green v. State (No. 0854, September Term 2022), the Appellate Court of Maryland (ACM) decided, as a matter of first impression, whether the defendant’s denial of just one of the elements of the offense amounts to an implied allegation of fabrication necessary for...

How do you protect your DNA sample against privacy pitfalls?

DNA evidence can be helpful in solving crimes and freeing the innocent. However, collecting and analyzing DNA evidence can also raise privacy concerns. To protect your privacy, law enforcement agencies need to get your permission before collecting your DNA sample. But...

Why you should not give up after a wrongful conviction

The criminal justice system has sent innocent people behind bars. One man in particular, John Huffington, received two convictions for two murders he did not commit. The prosecutors of his case relied on expert testimony based on a scientifically unreliable analysis....

4 essential components of a criminal conviction appeal

When an individual faces a criminal conviction, the legal battle is far from over. The process of appealing a criminal conviction is complex and demanding, requiring careful consideration of several key elements. 1. Grounds for appeal The foundation of any criminal...