Category Archives: Criminal Defense
How Is A Marijuana DUI Different Than An Alcohol DUI?
Marijuana is now legal for recreational use in Maryland. However, the laws surrounding driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol have not changed. Nonetheless, legalization has complicated issues relating to DUI, and it’s important to understand how. In this article, the Bel Air, Maryland DUI defense lawyers at Schlaich & Thompson, Chartered will… Read More »
What’s The Difference Between DUI And DWI In Maryland?
Many Maryland residents mistakenly believe that DWI and DUI are the same thing. In reality, the two terms refer to completely different crimes and can result in very different punishments. In this article, the Bel Air, MD DUI attorneys at Schlaich & Thompson, Chartered will discuss the key differences between DUI and DWI. What… Read More »
Bel Air, Maryland Music Teacher Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
Maryland State Police have arrested a 27-year-old Bel Air man and charged him with 11 counts related to the possession and distribution of child pornography. Earlier this year, detectives with the Harford County Child Advocacy Center received a tip regarding suspicious internet activity. Specifically, the tip centered around the downloading of multiple sexually explicit… Read More »
Former Maryland High School Worker Convicted Of Sex Crime Against Student
A former Safety and Security Assistant at a Maryland high school was recently convicted of a sex crime against a minor student who attended the school. He will have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life under Maryland’s rules regarding sex offenses. The 22-year-old defendant was convicted of sexual… Read More »
Four Men Facing Charges For Organized Retail Theft
Four Maryland men are facing charges for their roles in an organized theft ring. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced Monday the indictment of four individuals involved in a criminal ring responsible for over $800,000 in thefts across the State of Maryland. The group targeted numerous retail stores across six counties. They are accused… Read More »
Maryland Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
A Maryland man has been arrested on child pornography charges. State Troopers arrested the man after the Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force found evidence that the man distributed child pornography. The suspect is identified as a 27-year-old man from Rising Sun, Maryland. He has been charged with 5 counts of… Read More »
4 Facing Nearly 800 Charges Related To Gun Store Burglaries
A Maryland grand jury has returned charges against 4 individuals implicated in a string of gun store burglaries. Two of the suspects are minors aged 16 and 17. The oldest suspect is 20 years old. According to authorities, the squad committed burglaries against gun stores that netted 81 stolen firearms. The indictments were announced… Read More »
Maryland State Police Arrest Two Men On Child Pornography Charges
Maryland troopers have arrested two Baltimore City men for possession of child pornography. The Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation found evidence that the two men were downloading illegal images and videos onto their computers. The first suspect, a 41-year-old male, is charged with five counts of possession of child… Read More »
Maryland Man Charged With Stalking After Two Teen Girls Reported He Followed Them
A Maryland man has been arrested and charged after two teen girls accused him of stalking them. The 42-year-old man is currently facing charges of stalking, fourth-degree sex offense, and other related charges. He has since been taken into custody. The investigation began in February after the Charles County Sheriff’s Office received a report… Read More »
Common Defense To DUI Charges In Maryland
If you’ve been charged with DUI in the state of Maryland, you may feel hopeless about your prospects of beating the charge. While it’s true that the majority of DUI charges filed in Maryland do result in conviction, often, defendants have defenses available to them that they may not be aware of. In this… Read More »
