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Jan. 21, 2022

The Child Protective Services, or CPS, investigates every case they receive. Some of the reports that come to them are false, but they still have the obligation to investigate.

Jan. 14, 2022

So you are visiting someone in jail. Or perhaps, your friend or family member has been arrested and is now in custody at the local detention center. If this occurs to you, it is likely that you will call them up using the jail phone system.

Jan. 7, 2022

"Stet" is a Latin word that means "to stand still." It's usually used in legal contexts to indicate that a judge will not change a court order.

Dec. 9, 2021

Dec. 8, 2021

Being convicted of a crime is no laughing matter. Many crimes carry heavy sentences, some of which you may not want to serve for various personal reasons.

Dec. 8, 2021

The criminal justice system seeks to protect the public, prevent crime, hold people responsible for breaking the law, support people who suffer from crimes, and enable offenders to return to the community.

Dec. 8, 2021

According to the Rules of Evidence, Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered in order to prove the truth of the matter asserted. So, hearsay is a form of evidence and evidence itself.

Dec. 8, 2021

After you've been arrested or otherwise charged with a crime, a million thoughts and emotions are usually racing through your mind. You know you need an attorney, but there are just so many to choose from. Which one is the one for you?

Nov. 10, 2021

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, also known as DUI, is a serious charge in Maryland. If you are facing DUI charges in Catonsville or other parts of Maryland, you need to understand your rights pertaining to DUI tests.

Oct. 27, 2021

According to statistics from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, there were 18,160 total DUI arrests in Maryland in 2019. Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense under Maryland laws.