A Baltimore court has begun hearing the case against a 34-year-old man who is accused of murdering a 16-year-old North Carolina girl while she visited relatives.It's a case that has been fraught with complications from the beginning. This is actually the third time...
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Another Baltimore police officer caught lying on the stand
You're supposed to be able to trust police officers to tell the truth when they're under oath.Since police officers are sworn to uphold the law and are often the only witnesses to events that happen during the commission of a crime -- aside from the criminals --...
Fentanyl: Understand your risks when using or dealing
As heroin dealers seek to improve the high users get from their product, they've increasingly turned to adding powdered fentanyl to their main product. It's caused an epidemic of overdose deaths in parts of the United States.Several factors contribute to these...
3 things you should understand about Miranda warnings
Everyone even remotely familiar with the American legal system knows that the police have to give suspects in a crime notice -- before they are interrogated -- that whatever they say can be used against them in court. They are also required to remind suspects that...
What type of evidence is admissible in your criminal case?
In order for evidence to be heard in a criminal case it has to be considered admissible.Unless evidence supports your version of events or tends to make you seem innocent of the accusations, it's always to your advantage to have the evidence declared inadmissible --...
Surprise witness tanks defendant's case
How much damage did an 11th-hour witness for the prosecution do to the defense of a Maryland man on trial for murder?According to his attorney, it devastated his case. Additionally, the defendant's attorney has raised some serious questions: The reliability of the...
Possession of drug paraphernalia could lead to criminal charges
You probably know that every state in the country has strict laws regarding drug use. The possession, use, or sale of illegal drugs can lead to serious charges. But did you know that possession of drug paraphernalia could also lead to criminal charges?While the laws...
Assault: It's easier to cross that line than you probably think
Most people probably don't really understand what it takes to be charged with the crime of assault.When people talk about being assaulted, they generally mean that they've been physically violated in some way -- whether it was a punch to the face or a type of sexual...
What could happen to my driver’s license if I get a DUI or DWI?
For many people, driving is a crucial mode of transportation, and losing the privilege would be felt in many ways. Whether it's driving to work, driving to school, or driving commercially, people need their driver's licenses to get through each day. Loss of driving...
Man found twice guilty of parents' murder
It isn't very often under the United States' legal system that a jury is asked to debate someone's guilt more than once.However, occasionally a case comes along that has some unique features that illustrate the exceptions to the rules.That's the situation in...