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4-3 Reversal Over Violation of Right to Counsel, both under the Sixth Amendment and Articles 21 and 24
Clark v. State (No. 25. September Term 2022, opinion by Honorable Shirley M. Watts), decided on the last day of the term, is unusual and remarkable. This 132-page, 4-3 opinion is really a 4-4-3-3 decision which includes a majority opinion by Justice Watts, joined by...
Should I invest in costly DNA evidence to prove my innocence?
DNA evidence has transformed the justice system, accurately determining guilt or innocence. It can exonerate the wrongfully convicted, but it is expensive. For those seeking justice after wrongful convictions, the decision to invest in costly DNA evidence can be a...
What should you do if you believe you are under investigation?
Criminal investigations can bring potentially life-altering consequences. The uncertainty surrounding the outcome, as well as the invasive nature of the investigation, can be emotionally overwhelming. During these challenging times, there are steps you can take that...
Judge Bair… Juvenile Justice – Supreme Court Of MD Testimony Quoted
In testimony before the House Judiciary Committee concerning the cross-filed House Bill, a retired circuit court judge noted that the federal Constitution requires that juvenile offenders have “a meaningful opportunity to obtain release based on demonstrated maturity...