Maryland Law Blog

In a story by CBS Baltimore, a 19-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following an assault and robbery that took place in Linthicum, Maryland in February. It was determined that the man and his 15-year-old brother severely beat and robbed a 59-year-old man walking near the Linthicum light rail station. The man suffered a broken nose, eye socket and cheek bone as well as three broken vertebrae and a cracked rib.

In addition to the 10 year sentence, the 19-year-old will be on probation for five years following his release. During that time he will not be allowed to come within a mile of any light rail station, even though police never learned whether or not the man and his brother used the light rail system to get to Linthicum.

Due to the serious nature of such violent crimes in Maryland, law enforcement and prosecutors must follow strict rules during the investigation and prosecution of alleged assaults. However, sometimes police officers and prosecution lawyers make mistakes or are overzealous during arrest procedures.

At Alpert Schreyer our experienced Maryland assault defense attorneys know how to thoroughly analyze your case, looking for errors that may help to reduce or eliminate the charges against you. While the penalties associated with assault charges can be daunting, our assault defense lawyers will aggressively defend your rights and work hard for the best possible outcome. If you or a loved one has been charged with assault, call Alpert Schreyer today to learn more about your legal rights. Call 1-866-444-6363 for a free and confidential consultation.

According to a recent article on thebaynet.com, a Baltimore woman pleaded guilty to trafficking counterfeit Viagra pills. Over a four month period the woman sold more than $8,000 worth of pills to buyers who found her post on Craigslist.

Investigators from Pfizer, the company that manufactures real Viagra, were the first to tip off authorities about the woman’s activities after using an undercover investigator to buy the fakes from the woman. Authorities then sent their own undercover officer to meet with the woman, who sold the officer 25 pills and gave him 50 more on the proviso that he sell them and give her a cut of the profits.

Police were able to use that information to obtain a search warrant which lead to the seizure of nearly 46,000 pills at the woman’s home. The woman now faces a maximum of ten years in prison and a $2 million fine.

The state of Maryland imposes severe penalties on those convicted of possession of drugs with intent to distribute and other drug related crimes.

In the case above, the sentence was increased due to the volume of drugs the woman had. As the charges in drug trafficking situations are daunting, it is important to have a lawyer who is skilled in drug charge defense. The Waldorf drug crime defense lawyers at Alpert Schreyer have experience in carefully analyzing each case to get the best outcome for our clients. If you or someone you love is facing drug charges, call the experienced Maryland defense lawyers at Alpert Schreyer at (866) 444-6363 for a free and confidential consultation.

In the early hours of the morning on June 15, a suspected drunk driver struck the patrol car of a Hartford County sheriff’s deputy, according to an article in The Baltimore Sun. The driver, a 21-year-old man, along with a passenger, were traveling west on Route 40 in Edgewood. The man apparently lost control of his vehicle, hit a median, became airborne and crashed into the deputy’s car.

It took 45 minutes for volunteer firemen to free the deputy from his vehicle. Neither the driver nor the passenger in the other car were injured, however the deputy was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of his injuries. He was later released.

The 21-year-old faces charges of Maryland driving under the influence (DUI), failure to control speed and reckless and negligent driving, according to the sheriff’s office.

If you have been charged with a DUI in Maryland, it is important that you understand your rights and responsibilities. Depending on your situation, you may be faced with driver’s license suspension, fines or even jail time. During such overwhelming times, you should have a lawyer with experience in defending DUI charges.

At Alpert Schreyer, LLC we understand your situation and have the experience necessary to help you. Our Maryland drunk driving attorneys have defended over 1,000 DUI/DWI cases and are familiar with what it takes to get the best possible outcome for your case. We know that you have questions about how this charge will affect your life, so contact our Bethesda DUI lawyers today for a free, confidential consultation. Call us at 866-444-6363.