Is It A Crime To Have Weed, Pot, Marijuana in Maryland?
Marijuana Possession The biggest change this year is the decriminalization of marijuana. As of October 1st, it is no longer a crime to possess less than 10 grams of marijuana in Maryland. While possessing marijuana in the past could have landed the offender up to 90 days in jail and a permanent criminal record, possessing less... Read more »
Is My Conviction Eligible for Expungement?
Most people understand that misdemeanor crimes are typically less serious than felonies. While this is true, it doesn’t mean that a misdemeanor conviction is something to take lightly. In addition to requiring fines and possible jail time, a conviction is usually a permanent fixture on a criminal record. As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you.... Read more »
When Can the Police Search Me or My Car ?
There are limits on what they police can and cannot do. The Constitution, and, in this instance, the Fourth Amendment, provides an important buffer of protection between citizens, and the power of the State. We are all guaranteed the right to be secure in our person and effects, and to be free from warrantless or... Read more »
Top Five Key Factors Considered By A Baltimore Criminal Defense Attorney.
I personally find that criminal defense work, providing guidance and counsel to those accused of crimes and defending those individuals at trial, is some of the most meaningful and rewarding work that I do. I’ve represents countless people that have been criminally charged with something they did not do, or confronted by the State’s attempt... Read more »
Common FAQs Regarding the Maryland Ignition Interlock Program
A DUI charge can have unforeseen ramifications. It’s common knowledge that any Maryland DUI offense carries the possibility of time in jail as a criminal sanction. As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. What is perhaps less commonly understood are the collateral consequences that will follow. The administrative suspension of one’s drivers license for 6 months... Read more »
Is It Illegal To Record Someone On Video Without Them Knowing It In Maryland?
The answer is yes. It can be. It depends on where, and under what circumstances, that recording occurs. Generally, what one exposes to the public is fair game. The concept of privacy is a core and a cherished value, protected by the constitution. There is no expectation of privacy if the the activity occurs in... Read more »
Can I Carry A Stun Gun Or Taser In Maryland?
The short answer is that it depends. Maryland law allows you to possess a stun gun or taser under certain circumstances. As attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you, under the law, stun guns and tasers are called Electronic Control Devices. This is defined as a portable device designed as a weapon capable of injuring, immobilizing, or... Read more »
Can I Carry A Concealed Weapon In Baltimore?
Maryland law defines a handgun as a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed on the person. A short-barreled shotgun and a short-barreled rifle are within the definition, while a shotgun, rifle, or antique firearm is not. As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. A permit “means a permit issued by the... Read more »
Is It Illegal To Allow Children To Access Firearms In Maryland?
We’ve all see or heard horrific stories of a child getting a hold of a firearm owned by a parent, friend or relative, and injuring themselves – or worse. Certainly, everyone in these tragic situations looks to see what the owner of the gun did to make sure this would not happen. Was the gun... Read more »
Is It A Crime To Spit On Someone In Maryland?
It the classic demonstration of contempt in countless movies – spitting in the face of one’s enemy. But in an age of COVID-19- not to mention Ebola, Zika, West Nile, HIV and a perhaps a heightened awareness of infectious, communicable disease generally, can such conduct be considered criminal? You’ve no doubt seen on TV instances of allegedly,... Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions About Evidence And Proof In A Maryland Criminal Trial
In a criminal trial the State has the burden of proving its case beyond a reasonable doubt. In other words, they must offer compelling proof that each and every element of a crime occurred in order to sustain a conviction. The State does not need to prove that every fact contained in their theory of... Read more »
Is It Illegal To Hack Into A Computer In Baltimore, MD?
Maryland law punishes the conduct that is informally known as “hacking”. Current law makes it a crime, standing alone, to gain access to someone else’s computer data, whether or not information is stolen. As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. The law was “intended to make it a misdemeanor for a person intentionally and without... Read more »
