by Jill Maturino | Jul 16, 2012
After you are arrested, you will be brought before a judicial officer or judge who will decide whether you can be released on any conditions. Such releases are handled somewhat differently in the jurisdictions where Houlon Berman practices. To understand what happens... by Jill Maturino | Jul 16, 2012
Immediately after you are arrested, you will be taken for booking. The booking process takes place either at a police station or a central processing unit (a police facility set up for the booking process). The police will require identification information, they will... by Jill Maturino | Jul 16, 2012
Every person arrested and subjected to questioning must first be informed of their Miranda rights. The Miranda rule was created by the Supreme Court many years ago to protect and enforce your Constitutionally based 5th Amendment right against self incrimination when... by Jill Maturino | Jul 16, 2012
When you are arrested in Maryland, you will be given a Statement of Charges which will set out some of the facts supporting the allegations against you. You can not get police reports at this first stage. Once you hire an attorney, he or she will be able to obtain the... by Jill Maturino | Jul 16, 2012
Appeals to higher courts require particular experience and skills. The lawyers at Houlon Berman have handled hundreds of Appeals to the Maryland Court of Appeals and Court of Special Appeals. Such cases require hours of research and writing plus the ability to argue...
