Understanding the Crime of Illegal Reentry (8 U.S.C. § 1326)
Illegal entry and reentry prosecution is now a priority through presidential executive order. 8 U.S.C. § 1326—the federal statute addressing illegal reentry—allows federal prosecutors to, in some cases, send someone to prison just for illegally reentering the United...
Maryland Glock Switch
A Maryland Glock switch charge is serious. A Glock switch (or giggle switch) is a device attached to the Glock pistol that can turn a regular Glock pistol into a full automatic weapon. Maryland legislators and prosecutors have made gun prosecution a priority. This is...
Understanding Maryland Theft Misdemeanors
Maryland Theft charges and punishments vary greatly. Depending on the value of the stolen item, your potential punishment could range from 90 days to 15 years in prison. Here is what you need to know. Defenses to Maryland Theft ChargesNo Intent to StealMistaken...
Maryland Probation Revocation – What to Expect.
Your Maryland probation revocation is something to take very seriously. In the view of judges, probation itself is a gift. When people do not take probation seriously they get quite displeased and, barring some serious work by you and your lawyer, you face the real...
Maryland Statutory Rape – What is legal age?
Maryland statutory rape is a serious offense. Ignorance of the law is no defense. Here is a post on Maryland laws regarding ages for sexual criminal violations. Maryland Statutory Rape Basics Under Maryland law, certain sexual activities are prohibited based solely on...
