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Arkansas Judges Double Up On Halting Executions
Both a state and federal judge in Arkansas have put a halt (for now) to several executions in Arkansas. These executions were scheduled to start next week.I've posted this article mainly as a repository for the relevant litigation documents. The New York Times writes...
Annappareddy Case Dismissed Due to False Testimony and Destruction of Evidence by the Government
For over a decade, Mirriam has been railing against the injustices that frequent our courts. My piss n' vinegar boiled when I heard about the recent case, U.S. v. Annappareddy, and Mirriam graciously lent me space to rant and rave about prosecutorial...
Assault Second Degree Not Categorically a Crime a Violence in Immigration Court
We get many calls from clients asking us to review their criminal history or case in light of immigration consequences. One of the lower-level offenses that has traditionally gotten clients in trouble is a conviction for Assault Second Degree. For years, Maryland...
Having Your Warrant Recalled in Maryland
Maryland courts take very serious the obligation of showing up to your hearing or trial. If you don't, absent some unique situation, the court will issue a warrant for your arrest. Normal every day people get busy and sometimes can't make it to court dates. One of the...
Mirriam Seddiq Interviewed by the Atlantic
Mirriam Seddiq, founder of the Seddiq Law Firm, was interviewed by the The Atlantic this week. Mirriam talks about one of her projects, creating the Americana Muslim Women PAC.https://twitter.com/ckmarie/status/768533246514692096To read the entire article, click here.
Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License in Maryland
We represent people in District and Circuit Courts all across Maryland. Outside of DUI, the most serious traffic offense people hire us for is Driving on a Suspended License. Make no mistake about it, people receive jail sentences for driving on suspended license...
Hicks Date Maryland: 3 Critical Aspects to this Speedy Trial Right.
You or a loved one are charged with a crime in Maryland court, and you hear from your lawyer about your "Hicks Date Maryland." What is that? Why is it necessary? Here are three things to know about your Hicks Date Maryland. In Addition to Your Hicks Date Maryland, You...
Different Types of Assault Second in Maryland
If the prosecutor has charged you with Assault Second in Maryland there are three ways he or she can try to find you guilty. Md. CRIMINAL LAW Code Ann. § 3-203. The three types of Assault Second are: Battery. For this type, the State must prove that...
Maryland Peeping Tom Statute
If you are charged with violating the Maryland Peeping Tom Statute you face serious consequences. To be convicted of this crime the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you, "with prurient intended to conduct or procure another to conduct visual...
Maryland 2nd Degree Assault: 3 Critical Points You Must Know if you are Charged.
Basics of Maryland 2nd Degree Assault Maryland 2nd Degree Assault is a very common charge. We've had many clients accused of Assault in the Second Degree for very minor things. In fact, an angry girlfriend and a mere accusation can lead to serious potential penalties...