Legal Articles, Criminal
SMELL OF MARIJUANA PROVIDES PROBABLE CAUSE TO ARREST, MARYLAND COURT SAYS
Even though possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana is not a crime in Maryland, police officers have probable cause to arrest for marijuana possession if they smell the drug on a person, Maryland’s intermediate appellate court has ruled.
ASSAULT ON A POLICE OFFICER
After an altercation at the beach, a woman was recently charged with assault on a police officer. Two Baltimore County men were arrested following an assault on police officer, according to police reports.
MARYLAND ASSAULT CHARGES
Assault charges are an everyday occurrence.
A Harford County, Maryland man, the father of a high school wrestler was arrested and charged recently for allegedly assaulting his son after the boy didn't make weight for a wrestling tournament, according to court records.
MARYLAND DRUG CHARGES - MARIJUANA POSSESSION
Maryland made a big change in its marijuana possession laws in 2014. Being found in possession of small amounts was decriminalized.
Restraining Orders in South Carolina (and how to fight them)
Restraining Orders in South Carolina (and how to fight them)
Burden of Proof in Criminal Cases, Why You Should Know It, Care About It, and Cherish It
Burden of Proof in Criminal Cases, Why You Should Know It, Care About It, and Cherish It
WHY ARRESTS MAY NOT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW FATAL CAR ACCIDENTS
WHY ARRESTS MAY NOT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW FATAL CAR ACCIDENTS
VICTIMS OF WRONGFUL INCARCERATION MAY RECEIVE COMPENSATION BASED ON FLORIDA ACT
VICTIMS OF WRONGFUL INCARCERATION MAY RECEIVE COMPENSATION BASED ON FLORIDA ACT