Maryland Constitutional Law Lawyers

What are my rights when charged with a crime?
You have the right to enter a plea of not guilty and have a trial either to the court or to a jury. You have a right to be represented by your attorney throughout the trial and at all proceedings … more

Constitutional Due Process for Enemy Combatants under the Military Commissions Act of 2006
The Constitution protects against unjustified detentions by the federal government through the rights of 'habeas corpus' and 'due process.' However, a federal law passed in 2006 strips the right of habeas corpus, and essentially strips the right of due process, for detainees determined to be foreign enemy combatants held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The law is the Military Commissions … more
What is Due Process? ... Basic Rights and Fundamental Fairness
You may hear the phrase “due process” in the media whenever a prominent criminal case is in the news, but where does it come from and what does it really mean? Where is Due Process Found Due process is a constitutional principle that our government must follow before it may take a person’s freedom or property. The 5th Amendment states, “nor shall any person be … more

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