Maryland Criminal Trial Lawyers

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What Is A Bench Trial?
A bench trial is a trial before a judge in which the necessary parties have waived the right to a jury trial. In a bench trial, the judge determines all questions of law and decides the … more
What Is A Jury Trial?
In a jury trial, the jurors, typically 12 in a criminal case, decide any disputed issues of fact. The judge determines all questions of fact. The jurors are selected by a process called … more

What Comes Next After the Arrest?
Have you been arrested for a crime or are you a suspect in a crime? The criminal justice process varies from state to state, and the federal criminal justice system has its own rules, procedures, and terms for processing those accused of federal crimes. However, in many cases, the following outlines the general process involved when you are charged with a crime. Grand Jury … more
Double Jeopardy
The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides, in part, that, “…nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb…” This is known as the double jeopardy clause and it protects people from being tried for the same crime on the same set of facts more than one time by the same government. While the … more

Petition for Determination of Eligibility for Counsel
This form should be used by a defendant that requested the appointment of counsel and was denied. This form will be used to document the reasons … more
Application or Statement of Charges for Bad Checks
This form should be used by the complainant to apply with the court to receive a copy of a statement for charges of the defendant writing bad … more
Application for Statement of Charges for Bad Checks Continuation Sheet
This form should be used by the complainant to provide additional information regarding the bad checks that were written from the complainant's … more