Introduction In the world of law, there are several concepts that might seem complicated and confusing to the layman. One such term is ‘hearsay.’ While this term is thrown around a lot on popular TV shows and movies, it is not often clearly explained. This blog post will serve as your guide to understanding hearsay […]
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Introduction Legal jargon can be intimidating and sometimes baffling, particularly when it comes to court testimonies and privileges. One such privilege, and the topic of our discussion today, is the marital privilege. This post aims to explain this concept in plain language, focusing on its application in Maryland. What is Maryland’s Marital Privilege? In law,
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In the field of criminal defense, one of the most powerful tools we can offer our clients is the expungement of their criminal records. This procedure, which essentially “erases” specific types of convictions or charges from public view, can be a game-changer in one’s personal and professional life. In Maryland, understanding the importance of getting
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Driving is a privilege, not a right, and that privilege can be temporarily withdrawn or permanently revoked for a variety of reasons. In Maryland, the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) has the authority to suspend or revoke a driver’s license. The suspension or revocation of a license is not only a significant inconvenience but also a
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Driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in Maryland is a serious traffic offense with significant financial repercussions that extend far beyond mere fines and court costs. The monetary impact of a DUI can affect a driver’s personal life, professional reputation, and financial stability. This article will provide a detailed examination of the costs associated
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The exigent circumstances exception to the warrant requirement of the Fourth Amendment allows the police to conduct a search or seizure without first obtaining a warrant if there is an urgent need to do so to prevent serious harm, the destruction of evidence, or the escape of a suspect. In other words, if there is
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Miranda rights, also known as the Miranda warnings, are a set of legal rights that must be read to a suspect who is both under arrest and being interrogated by a law enforcement officer in the United States. The Miranda warning is named after the U.S. Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436
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The automobile exception to the Fourth Amendment’s warrant requirement is a legal doctrine that allows the police to conduct a warrantless search of a vehicle if they have probable cause to believe that the vehicle contains evidence of a crime or contraband. The U.S. Supreme Court created the automobile exception in the landmark case of
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A Terry stop refers to a brief detention or stop of an individual by a law enforcement officer, based on reasonable suspicion that the person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime. The name comes from the 1968 U.S. Supreme Court case, Terry v. Ohio, which established that a police officer
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Probable cause is a legal standard used by law enforcement officials to justify an arrest, a search, or the issuance of a warrant. It refers to the reasonable belief, based on facts and circumstances known to the officer at the time, that a crime has been, is being, or is about to be committed, and
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