by eldridge crandell | Jun 23, 2012 | Baltimore Lawyers News, Maryland Criminal laws
98% of all violations of Maryland Criminal laws resolve by way of a dismissal (stet or nolle pross) or a plea. Of the remaining 2%, only a tiny number of violations of Maryland Criminal laws go all the way to a jury. Many are resolved by bench (or judge) trials or...
by eldridge crandell | Nov 21, 2016 | Legal Informational Resources, Maryland Criminal laws
Last month, the State’s Attorney proposed a new rule that could have serious repercussions for defendants in Maryland criminal cases. In late October, Maryland State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby proposed a measure to reform the ability for judges to solely hear criminal...
by eldridge crandell | Jul 26, 2012 | Maryland Criminal laws
According to the 8th Amendment of the United States constitution, “Excessive bail shall not be required.” [for individuals charged and pending trial for crimes]. Because all people charged with crimes are innocent until proven guilty, the innocent people...
